Republic of Texas Currency
How the Republic financed itself with redback notes and star money, and what survives today.
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Historical Arlington Guides
Every guide Historical Arlington publishes lives here, organized into four groups: the money heritage of Arlington and Texas, what coins and gold are actually worth, what to know before selling locally, and reference material for identifying and grading coins on your own. Start wherever your question begins.
Texas Money Heritage
How the Republic of Texas, the frontier, and Tarrant County itself were shaped by the money that passed through them.
Texas Frontier Gold and Silver
The gold and silver coin that actually circulated on the Texas frontier before statehood.
Arlington and Tarrant County Banking History
A look at the early banks and merchants that moved money through Tarrant County.
Texas Commemorative Coins
A guide to the official commemorative coins minted to mark Texas history and statehood.
Coin & Gold Values
What actually drives a coin, gold, or silver value, and how to check it yourself before talking to anyone.
Coin Values in Arlington
How Arlington collectors and owners can understand what drives a coin collection value.
Selling Locally
Practical guides for owners in the Arlington area who are ready to sell a coin, gold, or silver collection.
Selling Coins in Arlington
What to know before selling a coin collection in the Arlington and Tarrant County area.
Selling Gold in Arlington
A plain guide to selling gold jewelry, coins, or bullion in the Arlington area.
Selling Silver in Arlington
What Arlington sellers should know about silver coin, flatware, and bullion value.
Reference & Identification
Identification and grading reference for collectors and owners, from key dates to spotting a fake.
Rare Key Date Coins
An introduction to the key date coins that carry a premium over ordinary circulated pieces.
Coin Grading Basics
A plain-language walkthrough of how coin condition and grade are assessed.
Spotting Fake Coins
Practical signs of counterfeit or altered coins that every owner should know.