Catherine the Great, also known as Catherine II, was one of the most prominent and successful rulers of Russia. Her reign lasted from 1762 to 1796, and during this time, coins played a crucial role in Russia’s monetary system. Early Life: Catherine was born Sophia Augusta Fredericka in Stettin, ... |
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 antoninianus was a coin used during the Roman Empire thought to have been valued at 2 denarii. It was initially silver, but was slowly debased to bronze. The coin was introduced by Caracalla in early 215 and was a silver coin similar to the denarius except that it was slightly larger and fe ... |