Drachma, pl. drachmas or drachmae (δραχμή, pl. δραχμές or δραχμαί (until 1982)) is the name of the currency used in Greece during several periods in its history:1. An ancient Greek currency unit found in many Greek city states from Classical times on, as well as in many of Alexander’s suc ... |
During the reign of George III, which lasted from 1760 to 1820, various minting techniques were employed to produce coins for circulation across the British Empire. Here are some of the main minting techniques used during this period:Hammered Coinage: At the beginning of George III’s reign, the ... |
Coins featuring King Umberto I of Italy, who reigned from 1878 until his assassination in 1900, can be of interest to collectors due to their historical significance. Here are some examples of rare Italian coins from Umberto I’s reign:Gold Coins: Italy issued gold coins during Umberto I’s reign ... |