Racine Coin

Racine Coin Based in Racine County, we specialize in ancient and medieval coinage. We also buy coins! See our locations at Cool School and Bensons Corners Antique Malls!

Additionally, we offer a great selection of beautiful 19th and 20th century US and world coins.

🏺 FEATURED THIS WEEK: Coins of Ancient Chach 🏺Before the city of Tashkent became the capital of modern Uzbekistan, it wa...
06/12/2026

🏺 FEATURED THIS WEEK: Coins of Ancient Chach 🏺

Before the city of Tashkent became the capital of modern Uzbekistan, it was the heart of an ancient kingdom known as Chach. Located along the Silk Road, Chach prospered as a crossroads where merchants, travelers, and cultures from China, Persia, India, and the Mediterranean world met and traded.

The coins of Chach, struck between the 3th and 8th centuries AD, are among the most distinctive of Central Asia. Many feature stylized portraits of local rulers on one side and tamghas (tribal or dynastic symbols) on the other. These fascinating pieces provide a glimpse into a time when independent city-states flourished along the great trade routes of Eurasia.

The examples shown here are nearly 1,300–1,500 years old and circulated during a period of remarkable cultural exchange and economic activity. Holding one is holding a small piece of Silk Road history.

🌍 Available now from Racine Coin.

Come snag one for your collection this weekend 🙂

Cool School Antique Mall
Benson Corners Antique Malls #1 and #2
School Days Antique Mall
Great Lakes Antiques Boutique Antioch and Grayslake

🇩🇪 New Arrival This Weekend: German Notgeld (Emergency Money) – A Fascinating Piece of History! 🇩🇪This weekend I’ll be a...
06/10/2026

🇩🇪 New Arrival This Weekend: German Notgeld (Emergency Money) – A Fascinating Piece of History! 🇩🇪

This weekend I’ll be adding a collection of authentic German Notgeld (“emergency money”) to our shops.

Following World War I, Germany faced severe coin shortages. Cities, towns, districts, and even private businesses began issuing their own temporary money known as Notgeld to keep local commerce moving. These emergency coins and tokens circulated throughout Germany from roughly 1916–1923 during a period of economic hardship and political uncertainty.

The pieces shown here come from communities such as Koblenz, Darmstadt, Bonn, Trier, Cassel, Solingen, Wiesbaden, Hersfeld, and others. Many feature local coats of arms, historic buildings, famous citizens, and regional artwork, making each piece a miniature snapshot of German history.

What makes Notgeld especially interesting is that no two towns did things exactly the same way. Some issues were struck in iron, zinc, aluminum, or bronze, while others were made from porcelain, leather, or even paper. During Germany’s hyperinflation years, thousands of different designs were produced, creating one of the most diverse and collectible series in world numismatics.

These coins are over 100 years old and offer an affordable way to own a genuine artifact from one of the most dramatic periods in modern European history.

If you enjoy world coins, local history, or unusual collectibles, stop by and take a look. Every piece tells a story.

📍 Available this weekend at Racine Coin’s antique mall locations.
Cool School Antique Mall
Benson Corners Antique Malls #1 and #2
School Days Antique Mall
Great Lakes Antiques - Boutique
Great Lakes Antiques Boutique Grayslake

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY FROM RACINE COIN!!!Cool School Antique MallBenson Corners Antique MallsSchool Days Antique MallGreat ...
05/25/2026

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY FROM RACINE COIN!!!

Cool School Antique Mall
Benson Corners Antique Malls
School Days Antique Mall
Great Lakes Antiques Boutique

Hope to see you at the shops soon :)

Today marks the start of the outdoor office! What a lovely evening to go through a hoard of Kushans 🙂 Vern is here to he...
05/17/2026

Today marks the start of the outdoor office! What a lovely evening to go through a hoard of Kushans 🙂

Vern is here to help, too!!!

Please be sure to come check this fantastic collection and others at all our Racine Coin locations!!

Cool School Antique Mall
Benson Corners Antique Malls Mall #1 and #2
School Days Antique Mall
Great Lakes Antiques Boutique Antioch and Grayslake

See u there :)

Our spot at Benson Corners Antique Malls Mall #2 had a facelift this weekend. Come check out the new look!
03/22/2026

Our spot at Benson Corners Antique Malls Mall #2 had a facelift this weekend. Come check out the new look!

Here at Racine Coin, we have a saying:STARTING A COIN COLLECTION IS A FUN WAY FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES TO LEARN MORE ABOUT...
03/05/2026

Here at Racine Coin, we have a saying:

STARTING A COIN COLLECTION IS A FUN WAY FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HISTORY, GEOGRAPHY AND CULTURE

Coin collections are rewarding in so many ways. They are patiently rewarding things; watching them grow from a handful of coins, to a small box or album, to groups of sub collections always gives the collector something to look forward to.

You can collect whatever interests you. It may be US coinage of a certain denomination or release. Maybe coins representing your family lineage. If you are of Spanish descent perhaps Spanish coins appeal to you. You can collect by year, size, metal type, diameter. Coins with animals on them (there are many), places or buildings. There are tokens and medals as well.

There exists a belief that coin collecting is only for the wealthy or prestigious. Nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, it is quite easy and assessable to build a collection that interests you on a very modest budget. And let me say this; starting a collection slowly and spending a little where you can helps foster a sense of savings. A coin put into your personal collection is wealth stored, even if only a small amount. It all adds up and your collection is something to take great pride in.

You can begin collecting interesting coins from around the world and from different eras for as little as $2. Racine Coin features coins for all ranges of enthusiast. Spanning five shops in the SE Wisconsin and N Illinois area, you are sure to find a niche that interests you. Or your children or your grandchildren.

This post features a thin section of the many coins out in the shops right now for $2 or less to give you an idea of where you could start. I hope that you found something useful in this post and that you stop by one or more of the very excellent shops that host us. We can be found at:

Cool School Antique Mall
Benson Corners Antique Malls #1 and #2
School Days Antique Mall
Great Lakes Antiques Boutique

Take care 🙂

Christopher
Racine Coin

Happy Weekend Everyone!!!Out and about? Come on over to School Days Antique Mall in Sturtevant and bring home that Roman...
02/28/2026

Happy Weekend Everyone!!!

Out and about? Come on over to School Days Antique Mall in Sturtevant and bring home that Roman Empire or Greek Drachm you’ve been thinking about!

Lots of silver and USA, too

Big deals on coins this weekend at Cool School Antique Mall!!!Silver under spot, nice collection of ancients, US and wor...
02/28/2026

Big deals on coins this weekend at Cool School Antique Mall!!!

Silver under spot, nice collection of ancients, US and world coins too!

Hope to see you here 🙂 open 10AM till 6PM

Come take a look at this week’s fantastic coin offerings at Benson Corners Antique Malls Mall #1 featuring a good amoun...
02/28/2026

Come take a look at this week’s fantastic coin offerings at Benson Corners Antique Malls Mall #1 featuring a good amount of silver and other interesting finds :)

Out in Bristol today? Stop by Benson Corners Antique Malls Mall #2 to satisfy all your coin needs!
02/28/2026

Out in Bristol today? Stop by Benson Corners Antique Malls Mall #2 to satisfy all your coin needs!

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