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One 2 Heller coin minted in 1900. The coin was minted by the Austro-Hungarian Empire and was worth 1/50 of a Krona. The face of the coin is engraved with the coat of arms of the Austro-Hungarian empire, while the reverse has a large 2 with a branch beneath it. Below the branch is the date, 1900. The entire reverse is surrounded by a scrolling border. The Heller went out of use in Austria after the collapse of the empire in 1918. Gift of Chris Vinyard. An image is available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5766118032/. Located in T&E S6 SS2, Box 1. Mss 1996-57.A29

One bronze follis from the reign of Romanus IV of the Byzantine Empire. The follis was originally a Roman coin, but its metallurgy and weight were changed by Byzantine coin reforms. The follis features an image of Jesus on the face, his hand raised in Benediction, and his head surrounded by a halo. The reverse features an image of the Virgin Mary, who is also framed by a halo, but one of less distinction. Romanus IV, under whom this coin was minted, had a short reign, and was blinded and forced to live in a monastery until his death. Gift of Chris Vinyard. An image is available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5766117044/. Located in T&E S6 SS2, Box 1. Mss 1996-57.A2

Canadian half dime dating back to 1891. The obverse of the coin feature a portait of Queen Victoria surrounded by the words CANADA VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA. The reverse features a wreath with a crown at the top surrounding the words 5 CENTS 1891. Canada only began minting half dimes after the United States had begun to do so. Colloquially these coins were referred to as "fish scales" because of their thinness and small size. The half dime remained in production in Canada until 1921 when the "fish scale" was replaced with a nickel, just as the half dime in the United States had been. Gift of Chris Vinyard. An image is available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5765571451/. Located in T&E S6 SS2, Box 1. Mss 1996-57.A21

Large US penny was minted in the year 1849. It carries a monetary valule of 1/100 of a dollar just as the modern Penny does. Copper. The face of the coin bares the so called "Coronet" version of Lady Liberty, which had just been updated in 1839 to make the face appear more youthful. The reveerse bares the words ONE CENT framed by a wreath of wheat, which is bordered by the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. 28mm. The coin is in very fine condition and nearly all of the text is still visible. Gift of Chris Vinyard. An image is available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5766117044/. Located in T&E S6 SS2, Box 1. Mss 1996-57.A1

This coin from the Vinyard Collection is a commemorative coin minted in 1976 to celebrate the nation's Bicentennial. The face of the coin features the words LIBERTY and 13 Stars surrounding an image of an intrepid colonist with a rifle pausing at a tree. The reverse features the words ROANOKE VALLEY BICENTENNIAL surrounding an image of Virginia with a flag superimposed on it. Coin lists the dates 1776-1976 and lists Roanoke County, Roanoke, Salem, and Vinton. Gift of Chris Vinyard. An image is available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5766117856/. Located in T&E S6 SS2, Box 1. Mss 1996-57.A28

4 - Half-Dimes dating from 1847, 1853, 1860, and 1862. 1860 and 1862 varieties particularly well preserved. The 1847 and 1853 obverses feature the "Seated Liberty" pose, with an arc of 13 stars over her head. On the 1853 coin, an arrow runs through the date in order to increase the weight of US coinage for competition in the international market. The reverses of these coins includes the word HALF DIME surrounded by a laurel wreath and then encircled by the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. The 1860 and 1862 coins feature the same seated liberty image as the earlier coins, but instead of stars the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA are included. The reverses still feature the words HALF DIME, but the laurel has been replaced by an oak and wheat wreath which extends nearly to the edge of the coin. The half dime was a completely American invention, and was literally half the weight of the US dime. The half dime fell out of production when an alternative 5 cent piece comprised of Nickel began being minted. Rather than continue with two redundant denominations, the Government decided to scrap the silver Half Dime. All in good condition. Gift of Chris Vinyard. An image is available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5765571305/. Located in T&E S6 SS2, Box 1. Mss 1996-57.A17-A20

1910 Half Dollar. This coin is almost identical to its 25 Cent counterpart except it is increased in scale. The coin is quite common due to the colume of production and massive circulation these coins underwent. 30mm. Gift of Chris Vinyard. An image is available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5765568821/. Located in T&E S6 SS2, Box 1. Mss 1996-57.A6

Silver United States 25 Cent piece was minted in 1818. It features a depiction of Lady LIberty on the front in the so-called "Capped Bust" design. Surrounding the image are 13 Stars. The reverse features an eagle in motion with "25 C." below him. The top bears a banner reading UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and also bares the familiar phrase E. Pluribus Unum found on US coinage. 27mm. Gift of Chris Vinyard. An image is available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5765568821/. Located in T&E S6 SS2, Box 1. Mss 1996-57.A4

1910 25 Cent piece designed by Charles Barber. This coin features the typical Barber face, which includes a capped Liberty surrounded by 13 Stars and the words IN GOD WE TRUST. The reverse features an eagle with its wings on full display surrounded by the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA QUARTER DOLLAR. Fine condition, featuring little wear except on the details of LIberty's face. Gift of Chris Vinyard. An image is available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5765568821/. Located in T&E S6 SS2, Box 1. Mss 1996-57.A5

5 - "seated liberty" variety of United States dimes. All are 90% Silver 10% Copper. Two of the coins date to 1838 and were at some point pierced, possibly to create jewelry, one to the 1840s (exact date difficult to determine due to wear), and two from 1853. All five coins feature very similar obverses, which includes the seated figure of Lady liberty holding a cap with the word liberty written on it. On the 1853 coins, an arrow can be seen running through the date. This was meant to indicate the additional .18g of metal added to the dime due to the rising price of silver. The reverses of all five dimes include UNITED STATES OF AMERICA which encircles a laurel wreath and the words ONE DIME. All 18mm. Gift of Chris Vinyard. An image is available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5766119490/. Located in T&E S6 SS2, Box 1. Mss 1996-57.A11-A15.