The Saint-Gaudens twenty-dollar gold coin, also known as the Double Eagle, is one of the most iconic and celebrated coins in American numismatic history. Designed by renowned sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens, this coin was minted from 1907 to 1933. It is widely regarded as one of the most beauti ... |
During the reign of George III, which lasted from 1760 to 1820, various minting techniques were employed to produce coins for circulation across the British Empire. Here are some of the main minting techniques used during this period:Hammered Coinage: At the beginning of George III’s reign, the ... |
Alexander III of Russia, born Alexander Alexandrovich Romanov, was the Emperor of Russia from 1881 until his death in 1894. He succeeded his father, Alexander II, after the latter’s assassination in 1881. Alexander III’s reign was marked by conservatism, autocracy, and a return to traditional v ... |