The stater (Ancient Greek στατήρ, literally ‘weight’) was an ancient coin of macedonian origin which circulated from the eighth century BC to 50 AD. It was also heavily used by Celtic tribes. Original mintings of this coin such as practiced in Athens valued the stater at a tetradrac ... |
Shaped coins are a unique and increasingly popular trend in numismatics, offering collectors an innovative way to display their passion for coins. Here are some examples of shaped coins:Maple Leaf-shaped coin (Canada): The Royal Canadian Mint issued a coin shaped like a maple leaf, featuring in ... |
During Queen Victoria’s reign, which lasted from 1837 to 1901, a wide variety of silver 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 changing political and cultural landscape of the time ... |