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.
After the Fire of 1874, the College needed to replace two-thirds of the Central Building. It was decided, rather than replicate the original design, it would be more prudent to build five separate buildings. This appeal was widely sent to alumni...
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...
In this letter from 1864, Simon Hadley writes to his sister of the difficulties in leaving family and home, but being grateful for the food brought from home.
Minnie Hadley was a sister-in-law to Laurette Hadley. She was married to Cornelius Hadley, "Neal", brother to Laurette. She writes of local news and discusses the meaning of married love.
Indian Princess Head encircled with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
The three-dollar gold piece was authorized by the Act of February 21, 1853. First struck in 1854, the coin was never popular with the general public and saw very little circulation. Today, some numismatists theorize that the $3 denomination would...
This coin was produced during Domitian's reign (from 81-96 AD) after his brother Titus passed away. Shortly after he took office, Domitian raised the silver content of the denarius by about 12%, only to devalue it again in 85 AD.
During the...
This is an example of a monogrammed Byzantine copper follis, which was the least valuable coin commonly circulated between the eighth and eleventh century in the Byzantine Empire. While many of the more valuable coins were minted in Constantinople,...
This Japanese coin, called the Tempo Tsuho, has an unusual oblong shape which has made it a favorite amongst numismatists and collectors. The inscription on the obverse side reads 'Tem po tsu ho'. It was struck during the Tempo era (1830-44),...
Nero was the Roman emperor from 54 AD to 68 AD ascending to the throne after his uncle Claudius's death. Although his mother helped him into the throne, once he gained power he estranged her and later made several attempts at taking her life....
This coin was minted in 1897, and the obverse features King Oscar II facing left with a scepter in front of him and an orb behind him. The reverse features two lions with crowns holding a coat of arms with a crown on top of it. This two kronor coin...
Bust of William I with Two Stars on Either Side of Him
This silver penny features a bust of William I, also known as William the Conqueror, facing forward wearing a crown, mustache, and draped with cloth. There are two stars on either side of the bust, and these stars represent Halley's Comet that...
This silver ducat was minted during the reign of Mircea the Old of Wallachia, 1386-1418 AD. The obverse of this coin shows a man standing with a spear and globus cruciger, and the reverse shows an eagle atop a helm and shield.
Mircea the Old was...
This is an example of a Sumerian shell ring. These rings are believed to be an early form of currency in the ancient Sumerian civilization. The rings were carved from conical sea shells brought from the Mediterranean coast. The rings were then...
This bronze dirhem was minted between 560 and 566 AH during the reign of Najm al-din Alpi of the Artuqids of Mardin (1152-1177 AD). The obverse features two facing heads that represent Castor and Pollux, the Gemini, and the reverse features a head...
Leo V, the Armenian, was a senior general in the Byzantine Empire who forced Emperor Michael I to abdicate the throne. He replaced Michael I as emperor and ruled jointly with his son, Constantine, from Dec 25, 813 until Dec 25, 820 AD. During...
This silver sceatta was minted in Frisia, modern day Netherlands and Belgium, between the years 705 and 710 AD. This is an example of the "porcupine" type, series E of the Anglo Saxon sceattas or pennies. The imagery of the porcupine sceattas is...
The Burji (Tower) Mamluks ruled Egypt for nearly 150 years, centering their power in a towered citadel. They are also called “Circassian” Mamlukes because the group originated in the Caucuses. Slaughter, rapine, and heavy taxation dominated the...
This buff steatite scarab was created in Egypt during the Second Intermediate Period (c. 1750-1550 BC). This amulet has the body and shape of a beetle, and the bottom has a symmetrical, geometric pattern. Scarabs are most commonly made out of...
