A „world money” in Hungarian robes, why was it born, what was it used for and why did it never become a people's money? One of the most fascinating yet often misunderstood gold coins in 19th century Hungarian monetary history is the Hungarian 8 forint. It is called a forint in name and looks like Hungarian state money, but its function is...
Power, crisis and coinage at the end of the 14th century In the second half of the 14th century, Hungary was still one of the most powerful and wealthy states in Central Europe. The reign of King Louis the Great brought stability, prosperity and foreign policy prestige, but his death (1382) marked the end of an era....
This document provides a complete technical overview for the identification of the drachmas of the Sasanian rulers. Ardas tomb I (224-240) Crown type: tall, stepped/roofed form, topped with a large korymbos.Characteristics: simple, archaic style, little decoration.Portrait: shorter beard, simple dress.Back: early, simple fire-altar type.Attribute: easily recognisable by the simplicity of the crown....
Few rulers in Hungary have turned the economy around as much as Charles I (1308-1342). The king from the House of Anjou not only consolidated political power after the internal strife, but also put the kingdom's financial system on a completely new footing....
Gold has always been a safe haven in times of inflation, crisis and uncertainty - but when it comes to buying coins or bars, the right answer is usually coins. We've put together the top reasons why gold coins are preferable for investors and collectors....
One of the most enduring legacies of Roman civilisation is the system of coinage. From the time of the Roman Republic until the fall of the Byzantine Empire, more than a millennium and a half of development led to the foundations of modern monetary systems. Money was not only an economic instrument, but also a means of power and propaganda.
Sometimes the past is literally at our fingertips. An old box, a collection inherited from a grandparent, or a small purse found in an attic - full of metal coins, gold and silver. Many people ask the question: „I wonder how much it's worth today?” A...
In almost every family, an old coin or piece of paper money is forgotten for years in a drawer or box. The fate of such treasures is often uncertain: are they of any real value? How can we even know at home how much an old coin is worth?...
