Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor, was the last ruler of the Holy Roman Empire, reigning from 1792 until 1806 when he abdicated during the Napoleonic Wars. During his reign, various silver coins were minted, bearing his likeness and symbols of the Holy Roman Empire. Here are the main types of silv ... |
The Daalder was a silver coin that circulated during the Dutch Republic, a period in Dutch history spanning from the late 16th to the late 18th century when the Netherlands operated as a republic. Here are some key points about the Daalder:Name and Origin: The term “Daalder” is derived from the ... |
The Kingdom of Saxony, located in what is now modern-day Germany, had a rich monetary system with its own currency and coinage. Here’s an overview of the history of the Kingdom of Saxony’s monetary system:Medieval Period:In the medieval period, the territories that would later become the Kingdo ... |