Coins with unusual or unique designs can be fascinating to collectors and enthusiasts. While traditional coin designs often feature portraits of rulers, national symbols, or historical motifs, some coins stand out due to their unconventional or unexpected imagery. Here are a few examples of coi ... |
During the reign of Alexander I of Russia, copper coins were also minted alongside gold and silver denominations. Here are the main types of copper coins that circulated during his reign:Kopek: The kopek was the smallest denomination of currency in the Russian Empire, equivalent to one-hundredt ... |
The antoninianus was a coin used during the Roman Empire thought to have been valued at 2 denarii. It was initially silver, but was slowly debased to bronze. The coin was introduced by Caracalla in early 215 and was a silver coin similar to the denarius except that it was slightly larger and fe ... |