The Kreuzer, in English usually kreutzer, was a silver coin and unit of currency existing in the southern German states prior to the unification of Germany, and in Austria.Early historyIn 1559 a value of 60 Kreuzer to 1 gulden had been adopted throughout the Southern states of the Holy Roman Em ... |
During the reign of Louis XIV, a variety of coins were minted in France, reflecting the political, economic, and artistic developments of the era. Here are some key types of coins minted during Louis XIV’s reign:Louis d’or: The Louis d’or was a gold coin introduced during the reign of Louis XII ... |
Peter the Great, also known as Peter I or Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov, was one of the most significant and influential rulers in Russian history. He ruled as the Tsar of Russia from 1682 until his death in 1725. Peter the Great is renowned for his efforts to modernize Russia and transform it into ... |