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.
20. The Coin Tavern. The 30 Years War! For Me To Poop On! Part 1:The Coins and History.
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20. The Coin Tavern. The 30 Years War! For Me To Poop On! Part 1:The Coins and History.
On May 23,1618 in the city of Prague, two Catholic representatives of the Holy Roman Emperor, Matthias, were about to strike the match that would unleash a firestorm of war and destruction engulfing Central Europe for the next Thirty Years. And it all began with a pile of poop. Join our friend Simon as he tells the tale of religion, war, excrement and beer. Hopefully not in that order.
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.
