Drachma, pl. drachmas or drachmae (δραχμή, pl. δραχμές or δραχμαί (until 1982)) is the name of the currency used in Greece during several periods in its history:1. An ancient Greek currency unit found in many Greek city states from Classical times on, as well as in many of Alexander’s suc ... |
During Queen Victoria’s reign, which lasted from 1837 to 1901, various gold coins were minted across the British Empire. These coins bore Queen Victoria’s portrait on the obverse and various designs on the reverse, reflecting the political and cultural context of the time. Here are some of the ... |
During the reign of King George VI, which lasted from 1936 to 1952, a variety of silver and gold coins were minted across the British Empire. Here are some of the main types of silver and gold coins that were issued during George VI’s reign:Gold Sovereign: The gold sovereign was the flagship go ... |