Category Archives: War of 1812

Unique William Henry Harrison Congressional Gold Medal Offered in Stack’s Bowers ANA Auction

In their Official Auction of the ANA World’s Fair of Money, Stack’s Bowers Galleries is proud to offer a unique Congressional Gold Medal presented to Major General, and later President, William Henry Harrison. This treasure, found in lot 5022, combines the ultimate Congressional award with the highest American office into a single relic of incomparable […]

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Part II of Mike Coltrane Collection of US Paper Money From Heritage Auctions Open for Bidding

The first installment of The Mike Coltrane Collection in November 2020 was enthusiastically received, which came as no surprise to us here at Heritage Auctions. Mike collected for four decades, with many of his notes never having appeared before at public sale. Furthermore, he has been universally well-liked and respected within the hobby, both as […]

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Unique War of 1812 $3 Note Leads Results in Heritage Auction of Mike Coltrane Collection

A $3 bill issued during the War of 1812 led the results in Heritage Auction’s November 4-5 sale of The Mike Coltrane Collection Part 1. Overall, this auction brought nearly $2.6 million USD, with all results including a 20% Buyer’s Premium. This fully signed, issued, and uncancelled Act of February 24, 1815, $3 note is […]

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Video: Don Kagin Discusses His Latest Cool NEWP… a War of 1812 Bond

  In February, Stack’s Bowers offered the fourth in a series of four auctions of paper money and related items from the historic collection of Joel R. Anderson (click to view video of the sale of three fourth session highlights). The Anderson Collection broke a number of paper money records and featured the sale of a […]

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Card shows note made due to War of 1812

By Neil Shafer
Here is an oversize numismatic card sent out in 2006 by a company in California. The note image it contains is a United States interest-bearing Treasury $20 made because of the War of 1812.
Five issues were made between 1810 and 1815 in various denominations due to the fighting with Great Britain

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Canada: New gold coin is issued to mark the 250th anniversary of the birth of Tecumseh

The Royal Canadian Mint have released a new gold coin which is a tribute to one of Canada’s great military heroes of the War of 1812. Known as Tecumseh (1768-1813), whose life and legacy as a legendary Shawnee war leader are woven into the complex fabric of Canada’s history, he is now honoured on the 250th anniversary of his birth

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Defending “In God We Trust” Motto Focus of Aug. 11 Money Talks Presentation

“Some critics of ‘In God We Trust’ may be ignorant of the phrase’s long history or are deliberately ignoring the rulings of courts and resolutions of Congress,” points out award-winning writer Michael Fuljenz By Universal Coin & Bullion ….. An educator and acclaimed writer will give a free, informative presentation on defending the national motto, […]

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“In God We Trust” Topic Of March 4 ANA Dallas Show Program by Michael Fuljenz

By Universal Coin & Bullion ….. Educator and award-winning numismatic writer Michael Fuljenz will give a free, informative presentation on the national motto, “In God We Trust,” at the American Numismatic Association (ANA) National Money Show in Dallas, Texas on Friday, March 4, 2016. The public is invited. The 45-minute presentation by Fuljenz, entitled “The […]

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Spink: Female Agents, Four Pints of Blood and a Very Impressive Career

Spink & Son, Ltd. is particularly excited about this November’s auction of Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals and Militaria taking place in London on the 19th. Within this sale are three incredible pieces that have intriguing and exciting stories of both Military and Hollywood legend. These superb items are sure to make the auction charged with […]

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