The Battle of Adwa, which took place on March 1, 1896, was a historic event in which Ethiopian forces decisively defeated the Italian army. It is a significant event in African history as it marked one of the few instances during the colonial era when an African nation successfully resisted Eur ... |
During the reign of Nicholas I of Russia, a variety of silver coins were minted. Nicholas I ruled from 1825 to 1855. Here are the main types of silver coins that circulated during his reign:Ruble: The ruble was the primary unit of currency in the Russian Empire, and silver rubles featuring Nich ... |
The “Silver Peso” of the Philippines refers to silver coins that were issued by the Spanish colonial government during the Spanish East Indies period, which lasted from the 16th century until the end of the 19th century. These silver coins were part of the larger currency system used in the Phi ... |