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 ... |
The term “Italian Denarius” is not commonly used in numismatics, as the denarius was a Roman silver coin used during the Roman Republic and Roman Empire, rather than in Italy specifically. However, if we are discussing silver coins minted in Italy during the Roman period, it’s worth noting that ... |
The term “Reis” (singular: Real) was the name of the currency used in Portugal and its colonies for several centuries. The origin of the name “Reis” is derived from the Portuguese word for “royal” or “king,” reflecting its historical association with the Portuguese monarchy.During the Middle Ag ... |