Before the unification of Germany in 1871, various states within the German Confederation issued their own copper coins. These coins were used for everyday transactions and reflected the diverse coinage systems of the individual states. Here are some examples of copper coins issued by prominent ... |
During the French Third Republic, which lasted from 1870 to 1940, the design of the French franc underwent several changes reflecting the political, social, and economic context of the time. Here’s an overview of the French franc during the Third Republic:Transition from Monarchy to Republic:Th ... |
In the Roman currency system, the denarius (plural: denarii) was a small silver coin first minted in 211 BC. It was the most common coin produced for circulation but was slowly debased until its replacement by the antoninianus. The word “denarius” is derived from the Latin dēnī R ... |