Are There Any Numismatics Out There?
By celticeagle
@celticeagle (189917)
Boise, Idaho
September 23, 2025 12:18pm CST
I think that coin collecting (or being a numismatist) is so interesting. I guess that 38% of U.S. adults have collected coins at some time during their lives. They give us a bit of a glimpse into the past and some coins are worth a lot of money. The world's oldest coin is The Lydian Lion from 600 BCE in Lydia (modern day Turkey). The coins were made of electrum which is a mixture of silver and gold. The making of this coin marked a milestone in economic history because it established the concept of money as we know of it today. Due to its rarity and historic significance, it is estimated to be worth a staggering $2.5 million.
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@luisadannointed (11847)
• Philippines
24 Sep
Wow, if you have that coins and you needed money you can sell it and profit a lot.
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@LindaOHio (222624)
• United States
24 Sep
Yes my hubby and I always collected coins. I have a bunch I need to go through. $2.5 million for one coin is amazing.
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@celticeagle (189917)
• Boise, Idaho
24 Sep
I have some but they are not in good condition. Yes, it is.
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@xFiacre (14786)
• Ireland
23 Sep
@celticeagle The collecting of coins and also stamps isn’t as popular as it used to be I think. I have quite a collection, many going back the 1890s.
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@celticeagle (189917)
• Boise, Idaho
24 Sep
I think it is like many other things. The popularity goes up and down.
