George Washington is not depicted on any copper coins issued during his lifetime as the United States Mint did not produce any copper coins featuring portraits of individuals until the early 19th century. However, there are several modern commemorative coins and tokens that feature George Washi ... |
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, ... |
The para (Cyrillic: пара, from Turkish para, from Persian pārah, “piece”) was a former currency of the Ottoman Empire, Turkey, Montenegro and Albania, and is the current subunit, although rarely used, of the Serbian dinar.As a former Ottoman and Turkish currency, it was 1/40th of a ... |