The first issue of this coin is thought to have been under Roger II of Sicily, who, in 1140, coined ducats bearing the figure of Christ, and the inscription, ‘Sit tibi, Christe, datus, quem tu regis iste ducatus’ (or roughly, “O Christ, let this duchy which you rule be dedicat ... |
Ludwig I of Bavaria, who ruled from 1825 to 1848, oversaw the issuance of various silver coins in Bavaria during his reign. Here are some details about the silver coins minted during Ludwig I’s rule:Silver Gulden: The Gulden was the primary unit of currency in Bavaria during this time. Silver G ... |
The Seleucid Empire, which existed from 312 BCE to 63 BCE, was one of the successor states to Alexander the Great’s empire. The Seleucid Empire was ruled by a succession of kings from its establishment in 312 BCE until its collapse in 63 BCE. Here are some of the notable rulers of the Seleucid ... |