The earliest coins were made around 600 BCE in the ancient kingdom of Lydia, located in what is now western Turkey. These coins were made from electrum, a natural alloy of gold and silver, and featured stamped designs to signify authenticity and value. The introduction of coins revolutionized trade by providing a standardized medium of exchange.
The earliest coins have been found in a tomb in China which dates to 900BCE, so they were invented before then.
Most ancient coins do not have a date even into the 8th century A.D. (CE).
The first coins made in Britain were the Celtic gold coins known as "stater," which were introduced around 200 BC by the Celtic tribes inhabiting the region. These early coins were often stamped with intricate designs and symbols, reflecting the culture and authority of the tribes. The first official British coinage, however, emerged later under the Roman influence during the conquest of Britain in the 1st century AD.
greek coins today are worth between 30 to 75 dollars in good condition.CorrectionPlease post a new, separate question with the coins' dates and/or descriptions if a date isn't available. Greek coins date from pre-CE items all the way up to modern euro pieces so more details are needed to provide an answer.
Error coins need to be seen for an accurate assessment, take to a coin dealer.Also please note that coins are said to be struck rather than "stamped".
It is the abbreviation stamped on Spanish five pesetas coins.
No, I have never seen a 1943 Florin stamped into a bottle cap, but I have seen plenty of other coins stamped into bottle caps.
It would have been within the first century BC.
No. There are examples of obsolete coins (such as coins of the Confederate States of America) that are made as souvenirs. They are NOT the coinage of a nation, and are not legal tender.
Circulated coins are valued at $14.00-$19.00
It is illegal to possess counterfeit coins, regardless of whether they are stamped or not. Counterfeiting is a criminal offense that violates intellectual property rights and can have serious legal consequences. It is not worth the risk to possess counterfeit coins.
I have a coin with a letter A with wings and the number 840 stamped on the edge it weighs 31.3 grams or 1 troy oz can anyone help ????
There shouldn't be any other dates stamped on your half dollar. Only the date 1969.
Nothing is noted on any major websites. These coins are very heavy and are often subject to "bag marks" even in uncirculated condition, so it's possible you simply have damage that occurred then the coins were being processed after minting. FWIW, the coin is a DOLLAR, just like it's spelled on the coin, and a mistake would be MIS-STRUCK. For some reason coins are said to be struck or minted, while ordinary objects like spoons, car fenders, etc. are "stamped"
Stamped - 2009 was released on: USA: 2009 USA: 2009 (Bakersfield, California)
The letter "D" is the mint mark for the US Mint in Denver, Colorado.