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When did coin collecting start?
When did coin collecting start?
SamuraiHonor
Fri Jul 19 2024
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Could you elaborate on the origins of coin collecting? I'm particularly interested in understanding when this hobby first gained popularity and what factors might have contributed to its inception. Was it a natural extension of numismatics, the study of coins and currency? Or was it simply a byproduct of people's fascination with rare and valuable objects? I'd also appreciate any insights into the earliest documented instances of coin collecting and how it has evolved over the centuries to become what it is today. Thank you for your time and expertise in this matter.
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GyeongjuGrace
Sun Jul 21 2024
Coin collecting, a hobby that dates back centuries, was not widely pursued in the United States until the mid-19th century.
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Tommaso
Sun Jul 21 2024
It was during the 1850s that the practice gained significant momentum in the country.
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HanbokGlamourQueen
Sun Jul 21 2024
Prior to this period, coin collecting was primarily a European tradition.
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Lucia
Sun Jul 21 2024
The enthusiasm for coin collecting in the US reached a new height in 1893, sparked by the publication of "A Treatise on Coinage of the United States Branch Mints" by George Heaton.
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AzureWave
Sun Jul 21 2024
This treatise provided detailed information on the coins minted at various facilities across the United States, igniting a nationwide interest in collecting these coins.
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