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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, 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.
Well guys a Federal Judge has deemed the Trump Tariffs as a tax and only congress has the Constitutional right to invoke taxes. The Constitution gives the power of the purse strings to Congress. So what now? #coincollecting #preciousmetals #tariffs #trump
Welcome back to Coin Story, the only podcast where coins talk—through me—and history listens. I’m your host, Pete, your friendly neighborhood numismatist, and today… we’re about to commit treason. Yes, folks. I’m about to say something that may get me disinvited from the next coin show potluck. Today’s hot take: Medals... might actually be better than coins?
Today, we go back in time to a very unhappy place. We’re looking at a medal that’s not here to celebrate kings or victories. No, this one’s here to remind you that life can be cold, cruel, and very, very carb-deficient. Let’s talk about the Famine Medal of 1816–1817.
We take a look at the ups and downs of the overall market and how it will effect the coin market. President Trumps movement against the Federal Reserve will have a dramatic effect on interest rates and market outlook. We will examine the trickle down effect. Please join us for a spanshot in time for the coin markets.
Because today’s feature isn’t just any coin—it’s a 1747 bronze medal struck in honor of the House of Orange-Nassau. 2. This beautiful medal with a slightly rubbed obverse was struck in the middle of a European crisis, filled with royal power plays, invading armies, and dramatic Latin inscriptions—and yes, it features a lion with a sword because who doesn’t like a lion that goes stabby stabby .
Now that spot silver just hit $39 what is a coin investor to do? Should we buy the spike or just sit tight and wait for an opportunity. We are going to discuss our options and come up with a game plan.
Today’s tale features a medal that says, “Thank you, science… now let’s never do that again.” We’re going back to 1723 France, a time when wigs were large, hygiene was small, and plagues were a thing. Yes, folks – today’s guest of honor is the 1723 Bronze Marseille “End of the Plague” Medal, designed by the legendary Duvivier. This medal is basically the 18th-century equivalent of a “We Survived 2020” T-shirt — except heavier, classier, and without any references to sourdough.
“If you’ve ever strolled through Costco for bulk snacks and walked out with a bar of gold… congratulations — you might be a modern-day dragon. But there’s one special bar that’s caught collectors' attention lately — the 1 oz Yellow Dragon gold bar. Today, we dive into the story behind this shimmering slab of precious metal — and the mythological beast it bears.” #coincollecting #numismatics #coin #stack #gold
Today’s guest? A man who ruled an empire, shared power with his son, and ended his career as a royal footstool. That’s right, it’s Emperor Valerian, the human doormat of the third century.
The Knights of Malta, originally the Order of Saint John, started as humble hospital volunteers for pilgrims. Think Florence Nightingale, but with chainmail. They had great success till they met a little Frenchman named Napoleon.
This is a tale of hubris, poultry, and catastrophic naval failure. We’re talking about the time Publius Claudius Pulcher went toe-to-toe with the gods—and some chickens. And got plucked.
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