The French Ecu was a significant denomination of coinage in France, widely used from medieval times through the early modern period. It evolved over time in terms of both design and composition, especially regarding the transition from silver to gold. Here’s an overview of the history and desig ... |
A Cash (Chinese: wén) was a type of coin of China and East Asia from the 2nd Century BC until the AD 20th century.Traditionally, Chinese cash coins were cast in copper, brass or iron. In the mid 1800s, the coins were made of 3 parts copper and 2 parts lead. Cast silver coins were periodically p ... |
The numismatic transformation of the Italian lira over its history reflects not only changes in monetary policy and economic conditions but also the political and cultural evolution of Italy. Here’s a brief overview of the numismatic transformations of the Italian lira:Early Designs (1861-1946) ... |