Governments and investors worldwide appear to be losing confidence in the U.S. dollar and U.S. Treasury bonds. The start of a new global trade war has rattled the world as the rules around the global economic order have starkly changed in a matter of weeks. America’s move toward highly protectionist policies has triggered a stock...

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James B. Longacre, Chief Engraver of the U.S. Mint, is best remembered today for his creation of the iconic Indian Head cent. The 1862 Indian Head cent was struck during a pivotal phase of the Civil War, which saw a shift in momentum and strategic gains for the Union Army. Major battles included the Battle...

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