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Ancient Collectible Coins: Spanish Pillar Dollar

6 February, 20236 February, 2023 by Marty Martinez

Spanish Pillar Dollar: Influence on American Currencies A collaboration of Marty Martinez Spanish Origin of Sign $ The beliefs of the fifteenth century included, among other things, the absolute danger of sailing past the Pillars of Hercules. Thus they were called at that time two promontories located in the Strait of Gibraltar: Mount Calpe to the north (Gibraltar) and the Rock of Abila to the south (Ceuta). This was the obligatory passage of the mare nostrum (the Mediterranean) to the …

Ancient Mint Assayers in Spanish America

6 February, 20236 February, 2023 by Sam Picard

Mint Assayers in Colonial Times Places of Coinage, Essayers, Masters of the Mint and Judges of Balance Assayers in Spanish America Each coin identifies the place of coinage and also the person responsible for the law of the coin (purity and weight) called the assayer. Usually the initials of the names were used and could be one or two assayers by minting. In the case of Philippines well into the nineteenth century also included the person responsible for balance. This …

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Train

6 January, 20236 January, 2023 by Traveling Cook

The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Steam Train A ride on a magical steam tourist train. A ride on a steam train, through amazing mountain landscapes, has even more magic. The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge train is one of the relics of the United States railroad, a train that runs about 45.2 miles precisely between Duranto and Silverton, in the state of Colorado. The entire route, and even the trains themselves, have been declared a Historic Monument of …

Destinations 2023

25 March, 202330 December, 2022 by Traveling Cook

United States U.S. Destinations If you are going to travel within the United States, you must comply with the TSA rules which can be found here Clear Toiletry Bag, Pack TSA Approved TSA Razors Rules 2021 – Disposable & Cartridges Americas – Europe – Asia – Oceania & Africa Americas Patagonia – Mexico – Cuba TSA Carry on Liquids – Can you bring alcohol on a plane? – Maximum liquid carry-on airplane Europe United Kingdom – France – …

The Best Beaches in the United States

17 November, 202217 November, 2022 by Traveling Cook

The Best Beaches in the United States Florida – Georgia + California + Hawaii + Virginia + Nearest beaches to me + Myrtle Beach The United States is one of the most visited tourist destinations in the world for having New York, Central Park, natural parks such as the Grand Canyon and also for its beaches. This is the list of the best beaches in the United States, which combine beautiful crystal clear waters and white sands. Beaches …