Welcome back to Coin Story, the podcast where every coin has a story to tell. I’m your host, Pete—and today we’re traveling back almost two thousand years, to the age of gladiators, legions, and philosophers in sandals. Yes, sandals. Because socks weren’t invented yet. Our coin of the day? A Roman denarius struck in 176 AD, under the reign of Marcus Aurelius. You might know him as the “philosopher-king,” or maybe from that movie Gladiator. Yeah, the emperor with the calm voice who looked like he was about to start a meditation podcast. Fondo Coffee fondocoffee.org GBD Marketing 714-594-9582 @gbdmarketing Gbdmarketing.com

Now, before we dive in, let me say this: I am not a financial advisor. If you take investment advice from a podcast that makes jokes about coins, well, that’s like asking a magician if you should refinance your mortgage. You might get an answer, but you probably won’t like the interest rate. Today’s big question: Should coin collectors dollar cost average… or buy the dip when it comes to collecting coins? #coin #numismatics

A popular Ancients Coin YOU TUBER and Coin Auctioner on Facebook Groups told me "Ancient Coins are a horrible investment". I thought about it. Did a little research and here is my answer to his statement.

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Today we will discuss the reasons why it may be a good idea to start collecting historical coins if your interested in history. Being able to identify historical patterns and events before they happen is a valuable still. Studying primary sources like coins can help people predict the future since future events are just things happening again. Plus coins are really cool and may be a great part of a diversified portfolio.

This is the story of a city under siege. A continent in peril. And a cavalry charge so thunderous, so improbable, it shattered the tide of history. [Subtle sound cue: Hooves in the distance, then fade out] In the year 1683, the Ottoman Empire sent an army of 150,000 men to the gates of Vienna, the very heart of Habsburg Europe. For two long months, the city trembled. The sky darkened with smoke. The churches rang with desperate hymns. And Europe—all of it—held its breath.

Our coin and story is from the 1939–1989 Defense of Poland commemorative—a piece that remembers the 50th anniversary of the start of World War II, and the harrowing resistance of the Polish people during the Nazi invasion. A dark and trying time for the people of Poland.

Welcome back to Coin Story—where every coin has a story to tell. Today, that story involves a couple of ancient athletes who look like they just finished their 47th takedown drill. We’re talking about the Aspendos stater, minted in the ancient city of Aspendos in Pampylia, somewhere between 380 and 325 BC.

“Hello and welcome to a very special Coin Story Christmas Edition. Today, we’re not talking about shiny gold sovereigns or silver crowns. No, today we’ve got something humbler, something made of copper — but with a story that may just be the most Christmassy tale of them all. This is the Birmingham Workhouse token, dated 1813. Value: three pence. And oh yes, every coin has a story to tell — but this one… comes with carols, ghosts, and just a little Dickens.”

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In the land of Stable-earth, they were forged to control all others. One Coin to rule them all, One Coin to find them, One Coin to bring them all… and in the darkness bind them. But what if that story isn’t just fantasy anymore? What if there’s a new kind of ring — not made of gold, but of code. Not wielded by wizards or kings… but by coders, central bankers, and crypto entrepreneurs. This ring doesn’t make you invisible — it makes your money unstoppable. It doesn’t sit on your finger. It sits in your digital wallet. And instead of conquering Middle-earth… it’s quietly conquering Earth itself. #crypto #coinstorypodcast

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Here in Coin Story, we know the truth: even the smallest silver coin can hold a tale bigger than the Grinch’s ego after his heart grew three sizes. So grab a seat, warm your cocoa, and settle in—because, as Tiny Tim wisely proclaimed: “Merry Christmas to us all, and to all a good night!” (Or good morning… or good commute… depending on when you’re listening. We’re flexible.) Tonight’s story shines brighter than Rudolph during a rolling blackout. Let’s begin… Our Sponsors Fondo Coffee fondocoffee.org GBD Marketing (714) 594-9582 [email protected]