Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor, was the last ruler of the Holy Roman Empire, reigning from 1792 until 1806 when he abdicated during the Napoleonic Wars. During his reign, various silver coins were minted, bearing his likeness and symbols of the Holy Roman Empire. Here are the main types of silv ... |
The Yuan is, in the Chinese language, the base unit of a number of modern Chinese currencies. The distinction between yuan and renminbi is analogous to that between the pound and sterling.A yuán is also known colloquially as a kuài (“piece”). One yuán is divided into 10 jiǎo or coll ... |
During the reign of King George VI, which lasted from 1936 to 1952, a variety of silver and gold coins were minted across the British Empire. Here are some of the main types of silver and gold coins that were issued during George VI’s reign:Gold Sovereign: The gold sovereign was the flagship go ... |