Historic metals & timeless treasures
Explore the history, mystery, markets, and human ambition behind precious metals, from ancient currencies and lost fortunes to the modern stacking community.
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The Aztecs were an incredibly wealthy people, amassing a huge fortune in gold and other valuables. So what happened to all their wealth? It’s pretty simple, really – they spent it all. The…
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Rhodium is a rare metal used in jewelry, It’s also the most expensive metal in the world. It’s part of the platinum group of metals, alongside palladium, osmium, platinum, iridium, and…
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If you’re a regular reader at Historic Metals (and why wouldn’t you be?) you probably already know that we love talking about shipwreck hauls. We also recently wrote an article about lost…
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In this weeks video we introduce you to the Winged Liberty dime. Almost 3 billion were minted, and everyone knows and loves them, but not many people know their real name or even the…
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In this video we are going to get wrecked. Shipwrecked, that is! We will dive in to the fascinating tale of the 1809 shipwreck of the East India Company’s Admiral Gardner “Eastindianman”…
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Gems and jewels have drawn robberies and thefts since the beginning of time. Anywhere there is a large stash of treasure, you can be sure someone has tried to steal it. Museums are filled…
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Historic Metals has long been part of the YouTube silver and gold community: sharing finds, exploring historic coins, joining live streams, and trading timeless treasures.
A presence worth keeping
The storefront and live-auction schedule may be dormant, but the articles, videos, and market references remain here for the stacking community.