The designs of 1 dollar silver coins from China have varied over time and often carry significant cultural, historical, or political symbolism. Here are explanations for some common design elements found on these coins:National Emblem: The national emblem of China, known as the “Five-Star Red F ... |
The Balboa, the official currency of Panama, derives its name from the Spanish explorer Vasco Núñez de Balboa. Vasco Núñez de Balboa is renowned for being the first European explorer to reach the Pacific Ocean from the Americas. In 1513, he led an expedition across the Isthmus of Panama and was ... |
The antoninianus was a coin used during the Roman Empire thought to have been valued at 2 denarii. It was initially silver, but was slowly debased to bronze. The coin was introduced by Caracalla in early 215 and was a silver coin similar to the denarius except that it was slightly larger and fe ... |