Napoleon III, also known as Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte, was the nephew of Napoleon Bonaparte and the first President of France from 1848 to 1852, and then Emperor of the French from 1852 to 1870. During his reign, a variety of coins were minted bearing his likeness. Here’s an overview of the coin ... |
In the Roman currency system, the denarius (plural: denarii) was a small silver coin first minted in 211 BC. It was the most common coin produced for circulation but was slowly debased until its replacement by the antoninianus. The word “denarius” is derived from the Latin dēnī R ... |
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 ... |