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 Ecu was a significant denomination of coinage in France, widely used from medieval times through the early modern period. It evolved over time in terms of both design and composition, especially regarding the transition from silver to gold. Here’s an overview of the history and desig ... |
Nicholas II was the last Emperor of Russia, reigning from 1894 until his abdication in 1917 during the Russian Revolution. While Nicholas II did not personally issue copper coins, his reign saw the issuance of various copper coins in the Russian Empire’s currency system. These coins bore his li ... |