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Coin Story is the podcast that proves every coin has a story to tell. Host Pete dives into the rich, surprising, and often quirky history behind coins from around the world—connecting metal to meaning in ways you never expected.
Whether it’s a forgotten penny from your junk drawer or a legendary coin from ancient Rome, each episode uncovers the tales behind the currency: who made it, who used it, and what it reveals about the world then—and now. With a touch of humor, a dose of history, and the occasional family anecdote, Coin Story brings numismatics to life one coin at a time.
Perfect for collectors, history buffs, and curious minds alike.
Whether it’s a forgotten penny from your junk drawer or a legendary coin from ancient Rome, each episode uncovers the tales behind the currency: who made it, who used it, and what it reveals about the world then—and now. With a touch of humor, a dose of history, and the occasional family anecdote, Coin Story brings numismatics to life one coin at a time.
Perfect for collectors, history buffs, and curious minds alike.
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Welcome back to Coin Story, the podcast where every coin has a story to tell. I’m your host, Pete—and today we’re traveling back almost two thousand years, to the age of gladiators, legions, and philosophers in sandals. Yes, sandals. Because socks weren’t invented yet. Our coin of the day? A Roman denarius struck in 176 AD, under the reign of Marcus Aurelius. You might know him as the “philosopher-king,” or maybe from that movie Gladiator. Yeah, the emperor with the calm voice who looked like he was about to start a meditation podcast. Fondo Coffee fondocoffee.org GBD Marketing 714-594-9582 @gbdmarketing Gbdmarketing.com
Now, before we dive in, let me say this: I am not a financial advisor. If you take investment advice from a podcast that makes jokes about coins, well, that’s like asking a magician if you should refinance your mortgage. You might get an answer, but you probably won’t like the interest rate. Today’s big question: Should coin collectors dollar cost average… or buy the dip when it comes to collecting coins? #coin #numismatics
A popular Ancients Coin YOU TUBER and Coin Auctioner on Facebook Groups told me "Ancient Coins are a horrible investment". I thought about it. Did a little research and here is my answer to his statement.
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Today we will discuss the reasons why it may be a good idea to start collecting historical coins if your interested in history. Being able to identify historical patterns and events before they happen is a valuable still. Studying primary sources like coins can help people predict the future since future events are just things happening again. Plus coins are really cool and may be a great part of a diversified portfolio.
This is the story of a city under siege. A continent in peril. And a cavalry charge so thunderous, so improbable, it shattered the tide of history. [Subtle sound cue: Hooves in the distance, then fade out] In the year 1683, the Ottoman Empire sent an army of 150,000 men to the gates of Vienna, the very heart of Habsburg Europe. For two long months, the city trembled. The sky darkened with smoke. The churches rang with desperate hymns. And Europe—all of it—held its breath.
Our coin and story is from the 1939–1989 Defense of Poland commemorative—a piece that remembers the 50th anniversary of the start of World War II, and the harrowing resistance of the Polish people during the Nazi invasion. A dark and trying time for the people of Poland.
Welcome back to Coin Story—where every coin has a story to tell. Today, that story involves a couple of ancient athletes who look like they just finished their 47th takedown drill. We’re talking about the Aspendos stater, minted in the ancient city of Aspendos in Pampylia, somewhere between 380 and 325 BC.
“Hello and welcome to a very special Coin Story Christmas Edition. Today, we’re not talking about shiny gold sovereigns or silver crowns. No, today we’ve got something humbler, something made of copper — but with a story that may just be the most Christmassy tale of them all. This is the Birmingham Workhouse token, dated 1813. Value: three pence. And oh yes, every coin has a story to tell — but this one… comes with carols, ghosts, and just a little Dickens.”
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In the land of Stable-earth, they were forged to control all others. One Coin to rule them all, One Coin to find them, One Coin to bring them all… and in the darkness bind them. But what if that story isn’t just fantasy anymore? What if there’s a new kind of ring — not made of gold, but of code. Not wielded by wizards or kings… but by coders, central bankers, and crypto entrepreneurs. This ring doesn’t make you invisible — it makes your money unstoppable. It doesn’t sit on your finger. It sits in your digital wallet. And instead of conquering Middle-earth… it’s quietly conquering Earth itself. #crypto #coinstorypodcast
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Here in Coin Story, we know the truth: even the smallest silver coin can hold a tale bigger than the Grinch’s ego after his heart grew three sizes. So grab a seat, warm your cocoa, and settle in—because, as Tiny Tim wisely proclaimed: “Merry Christmas to us all, and to all a good night!” (Or good morning… or good commute… depending on when you’re listening. We’re flexible.) Tonight’s story shines brighter than Rudolph during a rolling blackout. Let’s begin… Our Sponsors Fondo Coffee fondocoffee.org GBD Marketing (714) 594-9582 info@gbdmarketing.com
Breaking news. Morgan Stanley has decided that maybe gold is not just for doomsday preppers and your uncle who has been stacking since the Nixon administration. They just announced a 20 percent gold portfolio allocation. Twenty percent. That is the kind of number that says “we are suddenly really into shiny rocks.” And why didn’t they tell us this when gold was $1700 instead of $4000?
Welcome back to Coin Story, where every coin has a story to tell. Today, we’re heading to a land so beautiful, so green, so full of life, it’s basically the world’s happiest country—Costa Rica! Costa Rica is like nature’s theme park: volcanoes puffing smoke into the clouds, beaches on two oceans, rainforests so thick you’d think Tarzan might swing by at any moment, and monkeys who are just as curious about you as you are about them. This little country makes up only about 0.03% of the Earth’s surface—but it holds over 5% of the planet’s biodiversity. That’s right—sloths, toucans, frogs that glow neon, and enough coffee beans to keep half the world awake. And while Costa Rica gave us pura vida—pure life—it also gave us some fascinating coins that tell their own story about the nation’s journey. #numismatics #costarica #manuelantonio #travel
We’re talking coffee tokens—little pieces of metal that once meant the difference between your morning brew and a morning meltdown. Now, these aren’t Starbucks gift cards. No fancy QR codes, no “buy nine, get one free.” These are solid, beautiful, and in some cases, slightly dented tokens that tell the tale of the coffee trade in Central America. So, grab your mug, put on your imaginary barista apron, and let’s dive in. #history #coffee #token #costarica #guatemala
Today, we’re taking a tour through one of the most fascinating places in San José, Costa Rica: The Central Bank Museums. It’s a treasure trove — literally — sitting right beneath the Plaza de la Cultura. We’ll travel from the glittering artistry of the Pre-Columbian gold rooms, through the hammered silver coins of the Spanish Conquest, into the vibrant designs of modern Costa Rican paper money, and finally… well… I’m going to go on a small rant about how gorgeous their money is compared to ours. #history #numismatics #coin #costarica #precolumbian
Welcome to the Halloween edition of Coin Story, where every coin has a story to tell… and tonight’s coins may just have a curse. Deep within the crypts of the Intaglio Mint — one of America’s finest private mints known for its incredible high-relief silver art rounds — a haunting series was struck. Based in Colorado, the Intaglio Mint is beloved by collectors for its craftsmanship, historical tributes, and imaginative themes — everything from ancient mythology to, yes… classic monsters of the silver screen. #intagliomint #coinstorypodcast Our Sponsors Fondo Coffee fondocoffee.org GBD Marketing (714) 594-9582 info@gbdmarketing.com
With refineries no longer able to take junk silver and a higher premiums for new silver is there an opportunity for silver investors to load up the truck.
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I went to the North County Coin Show in Orange County California and check out some great ancients, medievel and civil war era coins and tokens. Special Thanks to Buck, Steve and Kerry. They made me feel like I was one of the gang. A great little coin show with fantastic coins. Embassy Suites, Anaheim Oct 5th/Nov. 2nd/Dec. 7th Our Sponsors Fondo Coffee fondocoffee.org GBD Marketing (714) 594-9582 info@gbdmarketing.com #coin #history #ancientcoins #romanempire #coinstorypodcast
The beer selected for this episode is called Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier. Why this beer? It’s a very old, traditional German style of beer. This style is not that well known (just like the Thirty Years’ War). A lot of the Thirty Years’ war involved burning German towns and villages, so I thought that this beer style was quite appropriate! Rauchbier, which literally translates to “smoked beer” in German, gets its distinct campfire-like flavor from drying malt in a kiln fueled most commonly by Beechwood. The polarizing style has a fascinating, if slightly smoky, history. In the past, all beer had a smoky character due to the method of drying malt over open fires. This was the only way to dry the malted barley before the invention of smoke-free kilns. In 1635, and Englishman (from Cornwall) named Sir Nicholas Halse patented a "smokeless" kiln, revolutionizing malt drying. This led to a decline in smoky beers as breweries adopted the new technology, resulting in cleaner, lighter-colored beers. So, while many German brewing regions abandoned the smoky method, Bamberg in northern Bavaria, with its access to beechwood for smoking the malt, and its strong connection to traditional brewing, continued to produce Rauchbier.
On May 23,1618 in the city of Prague, two Catholic representatives of the Holy Roman Emperor, Matthias, were about to strike the match that would unleash a firestorm of war and destruction engulfing Central Europe for the next Thirty Years. And it all began with a pile of poop. Join our friend Simon as he tells the tale of religion, war, excrement and beer. Hopefully not in that order.
Hey there, fellow time travelers and coin Conisuevors! Welcome back to Coin Story, the podcast where old change delivers fresh perspective. I’m Pete, and today’s coin takes us on a victory lap—on horseback, no less—with the 1913 Prussian 3 Mark, minted to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Napoleon’s epic "You’re not welcome here" moment at Leipzig.
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