Well guys a Federal Judge has deemed the Trump Tariffs as a tax and only congress has the Constitutional right to invoke taxes. The Constitution gives the power of the purse strings to Congress. So what now? #coincollecting #preciousmetals #tariffs #trump

Welcome back to Coin Story, the only podcast where coins talk—through me—and history listens. I’m your host, Pete, your friendly neighborhood numismatist, and today… we’re about to commit treason. Yes, folks. I’m about to say something that may get me disinvited from the next coin show potluck. Today’s hot take: Medals... might actually be better than coins?

Today, we go back in time to a very unhappy place. We’re looking at a medal that’s not here to celebrate kings or victories. No, this one’s here to remind you that life can be cold, cruel, and very, very carb-deficient. Let’s talk about the Famine Medal of 1816–1817.

We take a look at the ups and downs of the overall market and how it will effect the coin market. President Trumps movement against the Federal Reserve will have a dramatic effect on interest rates and market outlook. We will examine the trickle down effect. Please join us for a spanshot in time for the coin markets.

Because today’s feature isn’t just any coin—it’s a 1747 bronze medal struck in honor of the House of Orange-Nassau. 2. This beautiful medal with a slightly rubbed obverse was struck in the middle of a European crisis, filled with royal power plays, invading armies, and dramatic Latin inscriptions—and yes, it features a lion with a sword because who doesn’t like a lion that goes stabby stabby .

Now that spot silver just hit $39 what is a coin investor to do? Should we buy the spike or just sit tight and wait for an opportunity. We are going to discuss our options and come up with a game plan.

Today’s tale features a medal that says, “Thank you, science… now let’s never do that again.” We’re going back to 1723 France, a time when wigs were large, hygiene was small, and plagues were a thing. Yes, folks – today’s guest of honor is the 1723 Bronze Marseille “End of the Plague” Medal, designed by the legendary Duvivier. This medal is basically the 18th-century equivalent of a “We Survived 2020” T-shirt — except heavier, classier, and without any references to sourdough.

“If you’ve ever strolled through Costco for bulk snacks and walked out with a bar of gold… congratulations — you might be a modern-day dragon. But there’s one special bar that’s caught collectors' attention lately — the 1 oz Yellow Dragon gold bar. Today, we dive into the story behind this shimmering slab of precious metal — and the mythological beast it bears.” #coincollecting #numismatics #coin #stack #gold

Today’s guest? A man who ruled an empire, shared power with his son, and ended his career as a royal footstool. That’s right, it’s Emperor Valerian, the human doormat of the third century.

The Knights of Malta, originally the Order of Saint John, started as humble hospital volunteers for pilgrims. Think Florence Nightingale, but with chainmail. They had great success till they met a little Frenchman named Napoleon.