History of the nameIn the 1500s, Count Hieronymus Schlick of Bohemia began minting coins known as Joachimstaler (from German thal, or nowadays usually Tal, “valley”, cognate with “dale” in English), named for Joachimstal, the valley where the silver was mined (St. Joachi ... |
Constantine the Great’s coinage encompassed a variety of denominations, reflecting the diverse economic needs and trading practices of the Roman Empire during his reign. Here are some of the main denominations found in Constantine’s coinage:Aureus: The aureus was the primary gold coin of the Ro ... |
Gold Napoleon: Napoleon Bonaparte issued gold coins known as “Napoleons” or “Napoleons d'or.” These coins featured his portrait on the obverse and various designs on the reverse, including imperial symbols such as the imperial eagle.Silver Francs: Napoleon’s silver coins included francs of vari ... |