The term “Sun King” refers to Louis XIV of France, who reigned from 1643 until his death in 1715. Louis XIV earned this nickname due to his association with the sun as a symbol of his power, influence, and grandeur. Here are some key points about Louis XIV and his epithet as the Sun King:Symbol ... |
History of the nameIn the 1500s, Count Hieronymus Schlick of Bohemia began minting coins known as Joachimstaler (from German thal, or nowadays usually Tal, “valley”, cognate with “dale” in English), named for Joachimstal, the valley where the silver was mined (St. Joachi ... |
The “Silver Peso” of the Philippines refers to silver coins that were issued by the Spanish colonial government during the Spanish East Indies period, which lasted from the 16th century until the end of the 19th century. These silver coins were part of the larger currency system used in the Phi ... |