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Rebecca Darley

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Rebecca Darley is a historian, writer and numismatist. Working as a university lecturer in global history, she loves teaching and researching the relevance of the past in the present. Alongside teaching and research, Rebecca has also designed coin exhibitions in Birmingham and Blackburn and worked with museums on three continents. She is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and the Royal Numismatic Society. In 2022, Rebecca launched a Substack blog,

With Clio

, a place to explore the past in the present in a fun and informal way. She also published her first work of fiction, under the pen name Rose Marzin at Lucid Dreamer Publications. Find all of Rebecca's research and publication

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Examining Confederate Currency’s Shocking Depiction of Racism

Rebecca Darley
Posted: July 12, 2023 - Updated at: October 19, 2023

Throughout history, the currency has served as an expression of a nation’s identity, values, and principles. The designs and details on notes and coins often provide an understanding of a…

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The 1942 Wheat Penny Value, History, Designs & Error List

Rebecca Darley
Posted: July 9, 2023 - Updated at: October 1, 2023

In 1942, during the height of World War II, the United States mints created the final batch of 1-cent bronze coins before transitioning to steel for a year. This unique…

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The 1946 Wheat Penny Value, History, Mintage & Error List

Rebecca Darley
Posted: June 3, 2023 - Updated at: October 11, 2023

A penny from 1946 is a beautiful coin that features Abraham Lincoln on the obverse and two wheat branches on the reverse, hence the name. It was minted in Philadelphia,…

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1902 Indian Head Penny Value, History, Collectability, And Errors

Rebecca Darley
Posted: May 29, 2023 - Updated at: October 11, 2023

The so-called Indian Head Penny was a one-cent coin issued by the United States between 1859 and 1909. The weight and design of Indian Head pennies changed slightly over time…

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