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 numismatic transformation of the Italian lira over its history reflects not only changes in monetary policy and economic conditions but also the political and cultural evolution of Italy. Here’s a brief overview of the numismatic transformations of the Italian lira:Early Designs (1861-1946) ... |