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’ ... |
The Holland Gold Knight Ducat coins, also known simply as Dutch Ducats, are historical gold coins that were minted in the Netherlands during the Dutch Republic era and beyond. The term “Ducat” originates from the Italian word “ducato,” which referred to a gold coin used in various European coun ... |