Stories Through Coins
@StoriesAndCoins
Every coin has a story. Discover fascinating history, forgotten people, unusual facts, and surprising secrets through coins.
Joined August 2014
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Why does 1 oz equal 31.1035 grams?
The answer may lie in medieval France, in the trading town of Troyes.
Centuries later, the troy ounce remains the global standard for precious metals, from Silver Eagles to Britannias.
A medieval tradition in your pocket!
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