On September 4, 1622 the Tierra Firme flota of twenty-eight ships left Havana bound for Spain. With it was carried the wealth of an empire; Silver from Peru and Mexico, gold and emeralds from Colombia, pearls from Venezuela. Each ship carried its crew, soldiers, passengers, and all the necessar ... |
Constantine the Great, also known as Constantine I, was Roman Emperor from 306 to 337 AD. During his reign, coins were minted across the Roman Empire bearing his image and various inscriptions. Constantine’s coinage is significant for several reasons:Adoption of Christianity: Constantine’s reig ... |
The Spanish real and the peseta were both units of currency used in Spain, but they existed during different historical periods and had different values.Spanish Real (Medieval to 19th Century):The Spanish real originated during the medieval period as a silver coin.It was introduced as a unit of ... |