In 1907 a collaboration between the dynamic president Theodore Roosevelt and renown American sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens resulted in new designs for both the twenty dollar gold coin and the ten dollar gold coin. The new design on the eagle featured a native American on the obverse, and a st ... |
Gold staters were a widely used denomination of coinage in ancient Greece. They were typically issued by various Greek city-states, kingdoms, and other entities. One of the most famous examples of a gold stater is the Athenian stater, also known as the “Owl Tetradrachm” due to its iconic depict ... |
Frederick William IV (1795–1861) was the King of Prussia from 1840 until his death in 1861. Here are some key points about him:Early Life: Frederick William IV was born on October 15, 1795, in Berlin, Prussia, the eldest son of King Frederick William III and Queen Louise. He received a rigorous ... |