The Habsburg Empire, one of the most powerful and influential European dynasties, issued various gold coins throughout its history to finance its military campaigns, trade endeavors, and imperial ambitions. Here are some notable gold coins of the Habsburg Empire:Ducat: The Ducat was one of the ... |
History of the nameIn the 1500s, Count Hieronymus Schlick of Bohemia began minting coins known as Joachimstaler (from German thal, or nowadays usually Tal, “valley”, cognate with “dale” in English), named for Joachimstal, the valley where the silver was mined (St. Joachi ... |
Animal-themed coins are quite popular among collectors and are issued by many countries worldwide. Here are some examples of animal-themed coins:Australian Kangaroo Series: Australia’s Perth Mint issues the Kangaroo series, featuring different designs of kangaroos on the reverse side. These co ... |