Significant impact on the numismatic system in Bavaria was Maximilian IV Joseph, later known as King Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria. He ruled as Elector of Bavaria from 1799 until 1806, and as King of Bavaria from 1806 until his death in 1825. Maximilian’s reign coincided with a period of signi ... |
The French franc, one of the oldest currencies in the world, has a long and storied history with numerous variations over the centuries. Here’s an overview of its history and variations:Medieval Origins:The franc originated as a gold coin minted during the reign of King John II of France (1350- ... |
The Reichsmark (RM) was the official currency of Germany from 1924 to 1948. It replaced the Papiermark as the currency of the Weimar Republic and continued to be used during the Nazi regime under Adolf Hitler. The Reichsmark was subdivided into 100 Reichspfennig.The Reichsmark underwent signifi ... |