Here’s an idea of what to look for when you scour those old coins collecting dust in your attic. But, set aside anything that looks interesting — just because it’s not on this list doesn’t ...

In the middle of the sixth century B.C., King Croesus of Lydia minted the world's first gold coin. Known as a stater or Croeseid, the coin represents a key turning point in the history of financial ...

The coin from the period of the Bar Kochba revolt is one of only four ever discovered in the Old City of Jerusalem. JERUSALEM (JTA) — A rare bronze coin from the period of the Bar Kochba revolt ...