The stater (Ancient Greek στατήρ, literally ‘weight’) was an ancient coin of macedonian origin which circulated from the eighth century BC to 50 AD. It was also heavily used by Celtic tribes. Original mintings of this coin such as practiced in Athens valued the stater at a tetradrac ... |
The ruble or rouble is used in Belarus, Russia, Abkhazia, South Ossetia and Transnistria, and was the currency unit of several other countries, notably countries influenced by Russia and the Soviet Union. One ruble is divided into 100 kopecks (Russian: копейка, kopeyka).According to one version ... |
Franz Joseph I, Emperor of Austria and King of Hungary, reigned from 1848 until his death in 1916. His reign witnessed the issuance of various coins reflecting the diverse territories and populations under his rule. Here are some notable types of coins minted during Franz Joseph I’s reign:Gold ... |