The Grivennik (also spelled Grivna or Hryvnia) is a historical monetary unit that originated in Kievan Rus', a medieval East Slavic state that existed from the late 9th to the mid-13th century. Here’s an overview of the history of the Grivennik:Origin: The term “Grivennik” is derived from the O ... |
During the reign of Alexander I of Russia, a variety of coins were minted, reflecting the currency system of the Russian Empire during that period. Alexander I ruled from 1801 to 1825. Here are the main types of coins minted during his reign:Gold Coins:Imperial Gold Ruble: The Imperial Gold Rub ... |
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 ... |