A Cash (Chinese: wén) was a type of coin of China and East Asia from the 2nd Century BC until the AD 20th century.Traditionally, Chinese cash coins were cast in copper, brass or iron. In the mid 1800s, the coins were made of 3 parts copper and 2 parts lead. Cast silver coins were periodically p ... |
The Venetian nimbate lion is a symbol associated with the city of Venice (Venezia), located in northeastern Italy. The lion is often depicted with a halo or nimbus surrounding its head, giving it a distinctive appearance. This symbol has been used historically on the coat of arms and flags of t ... |
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 ... |