The Amphictyon Society was a male literary society founded in 1857 at Hillsdale College. This is the first issue of a literary journal published by the society. Contributions were anonymous.
Liberty Standing Erect with a Torch on the left and an Olive branch on the right, Sun Rays radiate up behind her, LIBERTY above, stars surrounding edge of coin
The $20 gold piece designed by Augustus Saint-Gaudens is considered to be the most beautiful United States coin. The first coins issued were 11,250 high-relief pieces struck for general circulation. The relief is much higher than for later issues,...
Bust of Abraham Lincoln facing Left, Inscription: "IN GOD WE TRUST","LIBERTY","1958 D".
The Lincoln Wheat Cents were minted from 1909 to 1959 when the reverse changed to feature the Lincoln Memorial. These pennies were the first American coinage to feature a historical figure and to have the motto "IN GOD WE TRUST". President Theodore...
Indian Head, LIBERTY above, Date below, Thirteen Stars
This new type represents a departure from all precedents in United States coinage. Its design features no raised edge, and the main devices and legends are incuse - sunk below the surface of the coin. President Theodore Roosevelt took an interest...
Indian Head with Feathered Headdress, Thirteen Stars above, Date below
Augustus Saint-Gaudens, considered by many the greatest of modern sculptors, introduced a new high standard of art in United States coins evidenced by his eagle and double eagle types in 1907. The obverse of the eagle shows the head of Liberty...
The obverse of the coin shows Phoebus, the sun god, and the reverse bears the letters S.M., which stand for "silver money." These copper coins were issued during the Great Northern War in place of silver currency. They are also called "Görtz Daler...
This silver denarius was minted at Lugdunum during the reign of Tiberius (14-37 AD). The obverse shows the laureate head of Tiberius, and the reverse bears Livia, Tiberius' mother, as Pax seated and holding a scepter and olive branch.
This coin...
This silver, square rupee was issued during the reign of Akbar, ruler of the Mughal Empire (1556-1605 AD). The obverse and reverse both include inscriptions. During the second half of Akbar’s rule, he changed the coinage, replacing the Kalima, or...
This bronze tetras was produced in Gela, Sicily between 420 and 405 BC. The obverse features the head of the river god with horns and a barley grain behind him. The reverse features a bull standing with three pellets below it.
The city of Gela...
Lady Liberty holding the Torch of Freedom and an olive branch with the United States Capitol in the background
The $20 gold piece designed by Augustus Saint-Gaudens is considered to be the most beautiful United States coin. There were 11, 250 pieces printed in 1907 in a higher-relief than later issues and the date was in Roman numerals (MCMVII)....
Liberty Head surrounded by thirteen stars and the date
This largest denomination of all regular United States issues was authorized to be coined by the Act of March 3, 1849. Its weight was 516 grains, 0.900 fineness. The Double Eagle denomination along with the gold dollar developed directly from the...
Liberty Head surrounded by thirteen stars and the date
The Eagle was the largest denomination authorized by the Mint Act of 1792, though first minted in 1795. One ounce of gold was worth fifteen ounces of silver in America and 15.5 ounces in Europe. Consequently, bullion hoarders would buy the United...
In 1864, an umarried man of 29, N. W. Bassett ( Nehemiah W. Bassett) left Hudson and went south to work for the U.S. Army. He reports on camp life in Chattanooga, Tennessee. His connection to Hillsdale College is unknown and how this journal...
Liberty Head surrounded by thirteen stars and the date
The half eagle was the first gold coin actually struck for the United States. The $5 piece was authorized to be coined by the Act of April 2, 1792 and the first type weighed 135 grains, 0.9167 fineness. The Act of June 28, 1834, changed the weight...
Indian Head, LIBERTY above, Date below, Thirteen Stars
This coin was part of the new incuse designs by sculptor Bela Lyon Pratt. The obverse and reverse designs are the same as that of the quarter eagle except the FIVE DOLLARS designated on the reverse beneath the eagle.
The coin was minted from 1908...
This coin was minted by C. Vibius C. f. Pansa in 90 BC during the days of the Roman Republic. On the obverse it depicts Apollo, the second most powerful of all the Olympian gods, and also the god of music, healing, and the arts. The Muses were...
Napoleon, NAPOLEONE IMPERATORE E RE around the edge, 1808 M under Napoleon
This coin was minted at Milan in the Kingdom of Napoleon. Napoleon was coronated on May 26, 1805 in Naples.
The edge of this coin is unique because it is engraved with the inscription "DIO PROTEGGE L'ITALIA", translated "God Protect Italy". The...
Severus Alexander is depicted on the obverse of this silver denarius, with Mars advancing into battle on the reverse. The depiction of Mars, Roman god of war, is not surprising because Severus Alexander relied heavily on the military for his...
This Lincoln Memorial One Cent was struck off center, and was one of several similar errors by the United States Mint.
The obverse design shows the bust of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States. It was designed by Victor David...
Victorinus Radiate, Draped, and Cuirassed Bust Facing Right
This coin was minted during the reign of Victorinus, a soldier who ascended to the throne of the Gallic Empire after the death of Marius in 268 AD. The obverse shows Victorinus and the inscription "IMP C VICTORINVS P F AVG", meaning "Imperator...
