Catherine the Great, also known as Catherine II, was one of the most prominent and successful rulers of Russia. Her reign lasted from 1762 to 1796, and during this time, coins played a crucial role in Russia’s monetary system. Early Life: Catherine was born Sophia Augusta Fredericka in Stettin, ... |
The Daalder was a silver coin that circulated during the Dutch Republic, a period in Dutch history spanning from the late 16th to the late 18th century when the Netherlands operated as a republic. Here are some key points about the Daalder:Name and Origin: The term “Daalder” is derived from the ... |
The antoninianus was a coin used during the Roman Empire thought to have been valued at 2 denarii. It was initially silver, but was slowly debased to bronze. The coin was introduced by Caracalla in early 215 and was a silver coin similar to the denarius except that it was slightly larger and fe ... |