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The Coin Story Podcast

Coin Story is the podcast that proves every coin has a story to tell. Pete your numismatic guide dives into the rich history behind coins from around the world connecting metal to meaning in ways you never expected. Whether it’s a forgotten penny from your junk drawer or a legendary coin from ancient Rome, each episode uncovers the tales behind the currency: who made it, who used it, and what it reveals about the world then—and now. With a touch of GenX humor, a dose of history, and the occasional

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16.a Trump Tariffs, Federal Judges, Coin Markets and...

The Coin Story Podcast ·

2025/09/10

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

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8:57

17. The Case for Historical Medals. Please don't...

The Coin Story Podcast ·

2025/09/10

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?

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6:57

16. Volcanoes and Famine! It must be 1816. Bavarian...

The Coin Story Podcast ·

2025/09/03

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.

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05:22

15.a Coin Story Podcast August Market Update

The Coin Story Podcast ·

2025/08/29

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.

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09:57

15. We Need A Hero! The House of Orange....

The Coin Story Podcast ·

2025/08/27

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 .

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07:36

14.b With Spot Silver at $39, What Now?

The Coin Story Podcast ·

2025/08/24

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.

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08:16

14. Well that plague wasn't fun. French Medal....

The Coin Story Podcast ·

2025/08/20

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.

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13.b “The Yellow Dragon: A Bar of Gold and a Tale of...

The Coin Story Podcast ·

2025/08/15

“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

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07:51

13. The Emperor Valerian, the foot stool of history....

The Coin Story Podcast ·

2025/08/13

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.

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07:03

12. Malta. 1796 2 Scudi. "Attacked with a Baguette"

The Coin Story Podcast ·

2025/08/05

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.

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07:25

11. Greek Syracuse in Sicily, 275-215 BC. The revenge...

The Coin Story Podcast ·

2025/07/29

This is a tale of hubris, poultry, and catastrophic naval failure. We’re talking about the time Publius Claudius Pulcher went toe-to-toe with the gods—and some chickens. And got plucked.

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09:30

10. 1940 1 Gulden. “Grandpa Tried to Capture the...

The Coin Story Podcast ·

2025/07/22

Today we go back in time to a World at War. This is a 1 Gulden coin from the Netherlands — minted in 1940, the year the Germans invaded during Operation Fall Gelb and the Queen fled.

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08:04

9. STACKERS VERSUS NUMISMATIC COLLECTORS

The Coin Story Podcast ·

2025/07/15

It’s time for… STACKERS VERSUS NUMISMATIC COLLECTORS: “Let’s get ready to Collect” ‘Time for The Rumble in the Vault!”

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07:41

8. (1020-1028) Jesus, Bronze, and Byzantium — The...

The Coin Story Podcast ·

2025/07/08

In today’s episode we travel back through the ages to the mean marble streets of Constantinople, modern day Istanbul, capital of the Byzantine Empire and what remained of the Roman Empire. And birthplace of a coin that’s got more drama, mystery, and religious iconography than a Dan Brown novel. During this period Basil II (reigned 976–1025): He was one of the most powerful and effective emperors of the Byzantine Empire, known for his military campaigns, especially against the Bulgarians.

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07:05

7. (199-1901)The Boxer Rebellion and Trade Today

The Coin Story Podcast ·

2025/07/02

We will examine how a German Medal tells the story of a world set on fire and why China seem so difficult to deal with when it comes to international policy. It's a medal that remembers.

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06:12

6. (1821) The Ladies Man George IV of England

The Coin Story Podcast ·

2025/06/24

We examine the life and coinage of King George IV of England.

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09:20

5. (1923) The 50 Million Mark Coin

The Coin Story Podcast ·

2025/06/20

Today's episode is on the German 50 million mark coin. We will exanine the slide of Weinmar Germany into insolvency.

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09:56

4. (1786A) Friedrich the Great of Prussia, A beacon...

The Coin Story Podcast ·

2025/06/20

Are the answers to Europe's problems found in the past? Friedrich the Great may have some of the answers to Germany's problems.

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06:54

3. (300-264 BC) Carthage, a flame out greater then a...

The Coin Story Podcast ·

2025/06/04

The two biggest and baddest empires on the Mediterrean go to battle with the world in the balance. We will find out when the two largest Empires of the ancient world Rome and Carthage go to war.

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06:36

2. (105-90 BC) Mithridates, the man, the mith the legend

The Coin Story Podcast ·

2025/05/29

On this episode of Coin Story we have a look at the Pontus King that stood against Rome, Mithridates.

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