The first issue of this coin is thought to have been under Roger II of Sicily, who, in 1140, coined ducats bearing the figure of Christ, and the inscription, ‘Sit tibi, Christe, datus, quem tu regis iste ducatus’ (or roughly, “O Christ, let this duchy which you rule be dedicat ... |
The states of Germany issued a wide variety of silver coins throughout history, reflecting the diverse political landscape of the region before the unification of Germany in 1871. Each state had its own coinage system, designs, and denominations. Here are some examples of silver coins issued by ... |
The Reichsmark (RM) was the official currency of Germany from 1924 to 1948. It replaced the Papiermark as the currency of the Weimar Republic and continued to be used during the Nazi regime under Adolf Hitler. The Reichsmark was subdivided into 100 Reichspfennig.The Reichsmark underwent signifi ... |