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September 15, 2023September 15, 2023 CHF Editor Coin History, European Coins, Shipwrecks, Video

SS City of Cairo: World Record Setting Silver Treasure

A brief retelling of the amazing saga of the SS City of Cairo – which set a world record for the deepest treasure recovery in history.

April 15, 2022April 15, 2022 CHF Editor Ancient Greece & Rome, British Coins, Coin History, European Coins, Video

RULE BRITANNIA! Evolution of an Icon

British numismatic historian, Justin Robinson, takes us on a fascinating journey spanning 2000 years as he examines how the powerful symbol of Britannia changed and evolved over the centuries.

December 3, 2021December 3, 2021 CHF Editor Coin History, European Coins, Video

Napoleon’s Gold Angel: Lucky or Unlucky?

A quick and somewhat irreverent look at the history of the French Gold Angel coin. Find out why it has become known as Napoleon’s Lucky (or possibly UNLucky) coin!

May 21, 2021May 21, 2021 CHF Editor Coin History, U.S. Coins, Video

The Racketeer Nickel: the only American coin to spark its own crime spree!

The 1883 Nickel was the only coin in American history to spark its own crime wave! Watch now to learn about the King of the Con Men, and how he used a humble nickel to fool cigar store owners – and learn why he was never convicted for his crimes!