The Kingdom of Saxony, located in what is now modern-day Germany, had a rich monetary system with its own currency and coinage. Here’s an overview of the history of the Kingdom of Saxony’s monetary system:Medieval Period:In the medieval period, the territories that would later become the Kingdo ... |
Nicholas II was the last Emperor of Russia, reigning from 1894 until his abdication in 1917 during the Russian Revolution. While Nicholas II did not personally issue copper coins, his reign saw the issuance of various copper coins in the Russian Empire’s currency system. These coins bore his li ... |
During the reign of King George VI, which lasted from 1936 to 1952, a variety of silver and gold coins were minted across the British Empire. Here are some of the main types of silver and gold coins that were issued during George VI’s reign:Gold Sovereign: The gold sovereign was the flagship go ... |