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& the Great Merchants

11 episode stories 45 journal articles 14 episodes

Ep. 18 & 55 · 42 min · Creators

1849 Double Eagle

Word Soon Spread

Trace the California Gold Rush as it forces the US Mint to create the first $20 double eagle. Why the 1849 pattern coin becomes a numismatic legend.

Creators

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Ep. 52 · 53 min

1933 Double Eagle

The Great Banking Panic

How the 1933 Saint Gaudens double eagle collides with the darkest stretch of the Great Depression and becomes a coin that is both illegal and legendary.

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Ep. 5 & 34 · 30 min

The 1804 Silver Dollar

The King of American Coins

You won't believe the amazing history of the 1804 silver dollar - The King of American Coins.

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Ep. 30 · 46 min

The Lincoln Cent

Victor David Brenner

This conversation delves into the fascinating story of Victor David Brenner, the artist behind the Lincoln Cent, the most reproduced piece of art in history.

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Ep. 24 · 69 min

Saint-Gaudens Double Eagles

Creating the Icon

Embark on a numismatic journey with "Creating the Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle," my episode that uncovers the fascinating history behind one of America's most beautiful gold coins.

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Ep. 21 · 43 min

The 1787 Brasher Doubloon

Creating History During a Revolution

Unlock the incredible history behind the 1787 Brasher Doubloon, one of the world's most valuable and rarest collector coins.

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Ep. 15 · 39 min

The 1822 Half Eagle Gold Coin

Delve into the captivating history of the 1822 Half Eagle gold coin, a true "Holy Grail" for numismatists and one of the world's most valuable and rarest coins.

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Ep. 12 · 66 min

1933 Double Eagle

Saint-Gaudens

The 1933 Saint Gaudens Double Eagle gold coin was created during one of the most pivotal and significant years in United States history.

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Ep. 1 · 58 min

Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle

Creating the Gold Coin

The amazing effort to renew American coinage as documented from the book, 'Recollections of a Newspaperman,' by former Director of the United States Mint, Frank Leach, and 'Illegal Tender,' by David Tripp.

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