Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor, was the last ruler of the Holy Roman Empire, reigning from 1792 until 1806 when he abdicated during the Napoleonic Wars. During his reign, various silver coins were minted, bearing his likeness and symbols of the Holy Roman Empire. Here are the main types of silv ... |
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 ... |
During the reign of King George VI, which lasted from 1936 to 1952, a variety of silver and gold coins were minted across the British Empire. Here are some of the main types of silver and gold coins that were issued during George VI’s reign:Gold Sovereign: The gold sovereign was the flagship go ... |