OLD MONEY – 1792 HALF DISME
The 1792 half disme (pronounced deem, which later evolved into the modern pronunciation of dime as we know it)) was an American silver coin with a face value of five … Continue reading →
OLD MONEY – 1776 CONTINENTAL $
This is not a regular issue coin but, rather, a proposed or speculative issue. Varieties were minted in silver, pewter and brass and sometimes the word CURRENCY was spelled “CURENCY.” … Continue reading →
OLD MONEY – PIECES OF EIGHT
Minted in the rich colonies of Mexico and Peru since the 1500’s and transported by the famed fleets of Spanish galleons at great risk from pirates, hurricanes, and treacherous waters, … Continue reading →