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Coins issued during the reign of Maximilian I of Mexico are fascinating pieces of numismatic history. These coins were minted during the brief period of the Second Mexican Empire (1864-1867) when Maximilian ruled as Emperor of Mexico. Here are some of the main types of coins minted during Maxim ... |
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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 ... |
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Charles Alexander, Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach, ruled from 1736 until his death in 1757. During his reign, silver coins were minted in the Margraviate of Brandenburg-Ansbach, which was part of the Holy Roman Empire. These silver coins typically bore his portrait and various symbols associat ... |