Frederick William III of Prussia, born on August 3, 1770, was the King of Prussia from 1797 until his death in 1840. Here are some key points about Frederick William III:Early Life: Frederick William III was born in Potsdam, Prussia, the son of King Frederick William II and Frederika Louisa of ... |
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 ... |
During the reign of George III, which lasted from 1760 to 1820, various minting techniques were employed to produce coins for circulation across the British Empire. Here are some of the main minting techniques used during this period:Hammered Coinage: At the beginning of George III’s reign, the ... |