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.
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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.
13. The Emperor Valerian, the foot stool of history. (253-260 AD) Denarius
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13. The Emperor Valerian, the foot stool of history. (253-260 AD) Denarius
Today’s guest? A man who ruled an empire, shared power with his son, and ended his career as a royal footstool. That’s right, it’s Emperor Valerian, the human doormat of the third century.
The Coin Story Podcast
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.