The name “złoty” for the Polish currency has historical origins dating back to medieval times. The word “złoty” in Polish translates to “golden” in English. The name reflects the historical use of gold as a standard material for currency and the high value associated with gold coins.During the ... |
Coins featuring King Umberto I of Italy, who reigned from 1878 until his assassination in 1900, can be of interest to collectors due to their historical significance. Here are some examples of rare Italian coins from Umberto I’s reign:Gold Coins: Italy issued gold coins during Umberto I’s reign ... |
The $2.50 Liberty gold coin was authorized by a Congressional act on April 2, 1792. The quarter eagle went through many designs and in 1840 Christian Gobrecht redesigned the quarter eagle to create the $2.50 Liberty Head also referred to as the $2.50 Coronet. The goal of Christian Gobrecht’ ... |