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 ... |
Shaped coins are a unique and increasingly popular trend in numismatics, offering collectors an innovative way to display their passion for coins. Here are some examples of shaped coins:Maple Leaf-shaped coin (Canada): The Royal Canadian Mint issued a coin shaped like a maple leaf, featuring in ... |
The antoninianus was a coin used during the Roman Empire thought to have been valued at 2 denarii. It was initially silver, but was slowly debased to bronze. The coin was introduced by Caracalla in early 215 and was a silver coin similar to the denarius except that it was slightly larger and fe ... |