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 ...

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 ...

The old cliché about finding rare and valuable coins is that you should start by digging around in your couch cushions. That’s not necessarily bad advice. However, chances are the only loose ...

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 ...