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.
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 ten pfennig Kriegsgeld coin was minted in the city of Coblenz, Germany in 1918. The obverse bears a shield with a crown on it and an inscription that translates to "valid until one year after the conclusion of peace." The reverse shows the...
Emperor Hong Wu (1328 – 1398 AD) was a transition emperor between dynasties. He was the first Ming dynasty emperor, formally establishing the dynasty in 1368 AD and reigning until 1398 AD. Before that, he ruled as Zhu Yuanzhang, one of the six...
This coin is a modern replica of a spade coin which circulated under the usurper Wang Mang (7-23 AD). In Chinese numismatics, modern means post Qing dynasty (1644 to 1912 AD). It is a replica because it imitates an actually circulated coin....
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...
This coin features a bust of Jose Marti (1853-1895), who was the leader of the Cuban independence movement away from Spain, and also a famous poet and writer. The Cuban regard him as their national hero and the Apostle of Cuban Independence. He...
This coin was introduced in Germany in 1919 to replace the silver 1/2 Mark. It continued to be struck until 1922. When the war was lost in 1918, the Imperial government had collapsed and the Weimar Republic was established. The wheat motif on the...
This silver coin was created in 1934. William Clark Noble of Newport, Rhode Island, originally sculptured the obverse design, and a well-known Panamanian artist, Roberto Lewis, designed the reverse.
On the obverse is the image of Vasco Nunez de...
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...
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),...
This 1/4 qirsh coin has a reeded edge and is dated 1356 according to the Islamic calendar and 1937 according to the Gregorian calendar. The edge of the coin is reeded, however,which means that it was actually minted in Philadelphia around the year...
Queen Victoria, "Victoria Dei Gratia Regina, Canada"
The obverse of this one cent coin, also referred to as a "large cent," features Queen Victoria facing left with the inscription "Victoria Dei Gratia Regina, Canada," circling the coin. The reverse has a wreath of leaves that circles the...
Denomination within inner circle. Afghanistan written on top and Al-Mutawakkil ‘ala Allah Mohommad Zahir Shah written below.
The obverse of this ½ Afghani bronze coin bears the denomination of the coin in the inner circle. Afghanistan is written on the top while the bottom depicts the phrase Al-Mutawakilillah Mohammad Zahir Shah which means “The leaner on Allah,...
The obverse of this bronze coin shows a monogram of an "x" in the middle of a large "c," with a crown on top of it. The reverse shows the denomination of the coin: 2 ore.
The krone, which means crown, is the official currency of Denmark, and 100...
The obverse of this two new pence coin features the Arnold Machin portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. The reverse of the coin bears the badge and motto of the Prince of Wales, which is three plumes in a crown and the words "Ich Dien" on the banner,...
The obverse of this bronze coin shows an "LX" monogram in the middle of a large "C" with a crown on top of it. The reverse shows the denomination of the coin with a dolphin and a flower.
The krone, which means crown, is the official currency of...
This bronze cinq (five) centimes coin was minted during the Second Empire of France and reign of Napoleon III. The obverse features the bare head of Napoleon III, and the reverse bears an eagle. The mint mark "D" under the eagle means that the coin...
This bronze cinq (five) centimes coin was minted during the Second Empire of France and reign of Napoleon III. The obverse features the laureate head of Napoleon III, and the reverse bears an eagle. The mint mark "K" under the eagle means that the...
This bronze dix (ten) centimes coin was minted during the Second Empire of France and reign of Napoleon III. The obverse features the laureate head of Napoleon III, and the reverse bears an eagle. The mint mark "A" under the eagle means that the...
