During the Ancient and Medieval periods in what is now Spain, various civilizations and kingdoms minted coins for trade and commerce. Here are some examples of coins minted during these periods:Iberian Coinage: Before the Roman conquest of the Iberian Peninsula, native tribes such as the Iberia ... |
Chile has featured various historical figures on its coins throughout its numismatic history. Some of the notable historical figures depicted on Chilean coins include:Bernardo O’Higgins: Known as the “Father of the Nation,” Bernardo O’Higgins was a Chilean independence leader who played a cruci ... |
The escudo is a unit of currency. It was used in Portugal and in their colonies and continues in use in several nations today. Currently, Cape Verde uses the escudo as its unit of currency. Escudo is Portuguese for “shield”.Angolan escudoChilean escudoCape Verdean escudoMozambican e ... |