A jury has convened in London for an ancient ceremony to certify that British coins meet the strictest of standards ...
By producing its own coins, the Boston Mint challenged the British crown's authority ... "As the very first American coins, NE shillings, sixpence, and threepence see a high level of demand ...
At that time, a half crown made for a sizable gift: eight of them made up one pound. The half crown was a coin in our old ...