George Washington is not depicted on any copper coins issued during his lifetime as the United States Mint did not produce any copper coins featuring portraits of individuals until the early 19th century. However, there are several modern commemorative coins and tokens that feature George Washi ... |
The stater (Ancient Greek στατήρ, literally ‘weight’) was an ancient coin of macedonian origin which circulated from the eighth century BC to 50 AD. It was also heavily used by Celtic tribes. Original mintings of this coin such as practiced in Athens valued the stater at a tetradrac ... |
Alexander of Battenberg served as the ruler of Bulgaria from 1879 to 1886. During his brief reign, several coins were minted in Bulgaria bearing his likeness and reflecting the country’s currency system at the time. Here are the main types of coins issued during Alexander of Battenberg’s reign: ... |