Catherine the Great, also known as Catherine II, was one of the most prominent and successful rulers of Russia. Her reign lasted from 1762 to 1796, and during this time, coins played a crucial role in Russia’s monetary system. Early Life: Catherine was born Sophia Augusta Fredericka in Stettin, ... |
On September 4, 1622 the Tierra Firme flota of twenty-eight ships left Havana bound for Spain. With it was carried the wealth of an empire; Silver from Peru and Mexico, gold and emeralds from Colombia, pearls from Venezuela. Each ship carried its crew, soldiers, passengers, and all the necessar ... |
A Cash (Chinese: wén) was a type of coin of China and East Asia from the 2nd Century BC until the AD 20th century.Traditionally, Chinese cash coins were cast in copper, brass or iron. In the mid 1800s, the coins were made of 3 parts copper and 2 parts lead. Cast silver coins were periodically p ... |