Alexander III of Russia, born Alexander Alexandrovich Romanov, was the Emperor of Russia from 1881 until his death in 1894. He succeeded his father, Alexander II, after the latter’s assassination in 1881. Alexander III’s reign was marked by conservatism, autocracy, and a return to traditional v ... |
The $2.50 Liberty gold coin was authorized by a Congressional act on April 2, 1792. The quarter eagle went through many designs and in 1840 Christian Gobrecht redesigned the quarter eagle to create the $2.50 Liberty Head also referred to as the $2.50 Coronet. The goal of Christian Gobrecht’ ... |
Louis XVIII, who reigned as King of France from 1814 to 1824 (excluding the Hundred Days period in 1815), oversaw the minting of various coins during his reign. Here are some key types of coins minted during Louis XVIII’s reign:Gold 20 Francs: Gold 20 Francs coins were issued during Louis XVIII ... |