The Ghost Galleon In the century following Columbus' dramatic voyage of discovery in 1492, the riches of her New World colonies helped make Spain the most powerful nation in Europe. Taxes on goods shipped from Central and South America by Spanish merchants enabled Spain to defend its Western He ... |
Napoleon III, also known as Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte, was the nephew of Napoleon Bonaparte and the first President of France from 1848 to 1852, and then Emperor of the French from 1852 to 1870. During his reign, a variety of coins were minted bearing his likeness. Here’s an overview of the coin ... |
The follis was a large bronze coin that served as a standard unit of currency in the Roman Empire. It was introduced during the reign of Diocletian (284–305 AD) as part of his monetary reforms aimed at stabilizing the economy. The follis continued to be minted and circulated throughout the late ... |