During the reign of Nicholas II, several silver coins were issued in the Russian Empire, featuring his likeness. Here are some of the main types of silver coins minted during his reign:Ruble: The ruble was the primary unit of currency in the Russian Empire, and silver rubles were minted through ... |
Andronicus II (Andronicus Palaeologus) , 1258-1332, Byzantine emperor (1282-1328), son and successor of Michael VIII. He devoted himself chiefly to church affairs, renewing the schism by renouncing (1282) the union established at the Second Council of Lyons. He made a treaty with the rising kin ... |
The name “Pfennig” for the monetary unit has its origins in Germanic languages, particularly Old High German. The word “Pfennig” (plural: Pfennige) translates to “penny” in English.The Pfennig was originally a small silver coin used in the Holy Roman Empire and other German-speaking regions dur ... |