The production of the 1 Penny coin in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland in 1860 occurred within a significant historical context marked by economic challenges, technological advancements, and changing political landscapes. Here are some key factors influencing the production of th ... |
Alexander of Battenberg served as the ruler of Bulgaria from 1879 to 1886. During his brief reign, several coins were minted in Bulgaria bearing his likeness and reflecting the country’s currency system at the time. Here are the main types of coins issued during Alexander of Battenberg’s reign: ... |
History of the nameIn the 1500s, Count Hieronymus Schlick of Bohemia began minting coins known as Joachimstaler (from German thal, or nowadays usually Tal, “valley”, cognate with “dale” in English), named for Joachimstal, the valley where the silver was mined (St. Joachi ... |