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, ... |
In 1907 a collaboration between the dynamic president Theodore Roosevelt and renown American sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens resulted in new designs for both the twenty dollar gold coin and the ten dollar gold coin. The new design on the eagle featured a native American on the obverse, and a st ... |
The Miliarensis was a type of coin used in the late Roman Empire. It was first introduced during the reign of Emperor Constantine the Great (306–337 AD) and continued to be minted by subsequent emperors until the early 5th century AD. The Miliarensis was a relatively large, silver coin with a s ... |