The Vatican City, being an independent city-state and the spiritual center of the Catholic Church, has issued its own currency known as the Vatican Lira. However, it’s essential to clarify that Vatican Lira coins were not minted in gold. Instead, they were primarily struck in silver and base me ... |
The “1 Yuan / 1 Dollar” China Silver coin featuring Yuan Shikai is a significant piece in Chinese numismatic history. Here’s an overview:Yuan Shikai: Yuan Shikai (1859-1916) was a Chinese general, politician, and warlord who played a crucial role in the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republica ... |
The antoninianus was a coin used during the Roman Empire thought to have been valued at 2 denarii. It was initially silver, but was slowly debased to bronze. The coin was introduced by Caracalla in early 215 and was a silver coin similar to the denarius except that it was slightly larger and fe ... |