Constitutional Monarch Umberto I, whose full name was Umberto Ranieri Carlo Emanuele Giovanni Maria Ferdinando Eugenio di Savoia, was born on March 14, 1844, and he reigned as the King of Italy from January 9, 1878, until his assassination on … Continued
One of Rome’s Greatest Emperors Augustus, whose full name was Gaius Octavius Thurinus, was a key figure in the history of the Roman Empire, ruling from 27 BC until his death in AD 14.Augustus is best known for being the … Continued
The History The history of US Dimes is quite fascinating and dates back to the early days of the United States.US Dimes are a denomination of coins that are worth 10 cents and they are a type of coin that … Continued
King of Poland Sigismund III Vasa was the King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania from 1587 until his death in 1632. He was also the king of Sweden from 1592 to 1599.He is well known for his coinage, … Continued
King of the Parthian Empire Mithridates II, also known as Mithridates II the Great, was a king of the Parthian Empire, which was located in present-day Iran and Iraq. It existed from 247 BC to 224 AD. Mithridates II reigned … Continued
Final Ruler of the Flavian Dynasty Domitian, brother of Titus, was a Roman Emperor who ruled from 81 AD to 96 AD. He was the third and final ruler of the Flavian dynasty, which was founded by his father Vespasian. … Continued
Peacefulness restored to the Roman World After Nero’s death in 68 AD, the first civil war of the Roman Empire became a reality in the following year. In 69 AD, it was the Year of the Four Emperors, the generals … Continued
Roman Gold Coins The Roman Emperor Septimius Severus reigned from 193 until his death in 211. About 175, he married Paccia Marciana, a woman from Leptis Magna. After her death in 186, Severus found his second wife Julia Domna. Julia … Continued
James VI and I (1566-1625) The gold sovereign was first introduced by Henry VII in 1489 and stood at that time as the largest and most magnificent coin ever issued in England. The successful intention of this new coin was … Continued
