The real (meaning: "royal", plural: reais later becoming réis) was the unit of currency of Portugal from around 1430 until 1911. It replaced the dinheiro at the rate of 1 real = 840 dinheiros and was itself replaced by the escudo (as a result of the Republican revolution of 19 ... |
During the reign of Napoleon III, France indeed expanded its colonial empire significantly. Here are some key aspects of France’s colonial expansion during his reign:French Indochina: Napoleon III’s administration initiated France’s colonization of Southeast Asia, leading to the establishment o ... |
During the reign of Ludwig I of Bavaria, various gold coins were minted. Ludwig I ruled from 1825 to 1848, and his coins reflect the currency system of Bavaria during that period. Here are some of the main types of gold coins minted during his reign:Gold Ducats: Ducats were a common gold coin d ... |