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Thomas Jefferson the Ancient Coin Collector
November 2, 2025
QUESTION: Marty, is it true that Thomas Jefferson had a large Roman and Greek collection of coins? Also, will you have any ancient coins for gifts this season? HS…
Hoard of Roman Gold & Academics
October 9, 2025
QUESTION: Marty, is there any chance you can buy this hoard to sell for Christmas? P ANSWER: I will have some coins for Christmas, but it is unlikely that this gold…
The Power of Influence
March 16, 2025
COMMENT: You say you do not advise Trump. But whatever you seem to project, he does. Others seem to be copying your forecasts, even debt ad ___ suddenly says the…
Valentine’s Day in History
February 14, 2025
Many of the Roman holidays were recast as Christian. For example, December 25th, Christmas was the feast day of the Roman sun god Sol. Like Labor Day, such holidays…
History is our Only Road Map to the Future
March 18, 2024
Many people hated history class because they said it was just about a lot of wars and killing people. That was true of modern history, particularly, for they…
What will Become Money Post-2032?
March 29, 2023
QUESTION: Hello Martin, Been reading your writings with keen interest for over 15 years now since while you were incarcerated. My question is: The way you paint a…
What is Really the Foundation of Money?
February 17, 2023
COMMENT: Martin, After several years of reading your blog, I have concluded that Socrates’ prognostications appear to be spot on. I also share your assertion…
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Did Caesar Issue a Coin When He Crossed the Rubicon?
February 7, 2023
QUESTION: I found it fascinating that you were able to calculate the funding of the war that Cleopatra provided Mark Antony. Have you done similar work to look at…
Military Script – Has it Been Used for Centuries?
January 30, 2023
Limes denarius (Lim-ace) or coins of the borders, were bonze versions of silver denarii struck from official dies. They may be another example of coins of necessity…
Hoards Are Vital to our Understanding of History
January 26, 2023
QUESTION: Why do you buy hoards? It is interesting. Just curious. JY ANSWER: The coinage is the ONLY way to truly confirm the history. Much of the most important…
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