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 ... |
The numismatic transformation of the Italian lira over its history reflects not only changes in monetary policy and economic conditions but also the political and cultural evolution of Italy. Here’s a brief overview of the numismatic transformations of the Italian lira:Early Designs (1861-1946) ... |
French Indochina, a colonial territory of France in Southeast Asia, issued various silver coins during its period of French rule. These coins were used as legal tender in the region and served as a means of facilitating trade and commerce. Here’s an overview of the silver coins of French Indoch ... |