The Coin Story Podcast

9. STACKERS VERSUS NUMISMATIC COLLECTORS

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

8. (1020-1028) Jesus, Bronze, and Byzantium — The Follis That Meant Business

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.

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

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.

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

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

5. (1923) The 50 Million Mark Coin

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

4. (1786A) Friedrich the Great of Prussia, A beacon for today's Germany?

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

3. (300-264 BC) Carthage, a flame out greater then a hair band in the 90s

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.

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

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

1. (440-404 BC) The Athenian Owl and TR

In this episode we explore the history behind the Anthenian Owl and it's connections to The Persian War, Peloponnesian War and Teddy Roosevelt's pockets.

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Coin Story is the podcast that proves every coin has a story to tell. Host Pete dives into the rich, surprising, and often quirky 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 humor, a dose of history, and the occasional family anecdote, Coin Story brings numismatics to life one coin at a time.
Perfect for collectors, history buffs, and curious minds alike.