Assis Coin: History of the Swiss Cantonal Currency
Illustrated Specimen Details: Billon Assis Example Specimen: 1 assis, 1698 (City of Basel) Heraldry & Legends: The obverse displays the traditional coat of arms of Basel — a stylized bishop's staff on a shield — encircl…
Feoirling Coin: History & Value of the Irish Farthing
Illustrated Specimen Details: Bronze Feoirling Example Specimen: 1 feoirling, 1959 (Republic of Ireland) Authority & Heraldry: The obverse features the Celtic harp (traditionally known as the Trinity College harp or "B…
Nasri Coin: History of the Ottoman Tunisia Denomination
Illustrated Specimen Details: Copper 3¼ Nasri Example Specimen: 3¼ nasri, 1856 (Ottoman Tunisia) Authority & Heraldry: The obverse of the coin features the denomination prominently indicated in the center as a single digit …
Medio Centavo (1/2) Coin: Denominations & Issuers
Illustrated Specimen Details: Copper Medio Centavo Example Specimen: medio centavo, 1851 (Republic of Chile) Authority & Heraldry: The obverse features a five-pointed star derived from the national coat of arms of Chile, su…
Electorate of Trier Coinage: Petermentger & Petermenger
Illustrated Specimen Details: Silver 3 Petermentger Example Specimen: 3 petermentger, 1694 (Electorate of Trier) Authority & Heraldry: The obverse features the crowned coat of arms of the Archbishop-Elector of Trier. The re…
Macuquina (Cob) Coin: History of Spanish Colonial Silver
Illustrated Specimen Details: Silver 4 Reales Macuquina Example Specimen: 4 reales macuquina, 1596-1605 (Spanish Empire, Potosi) Authority & Heraldry: The coin represents the era of King Philip III (Felipe III), also known …
Israeli New Shekel (NIS): Denomination & Coin Guide
Illustrated Specimen Details: Copper-Nickel 5 New Shekels Example Specimen: 5 new shekels, 2021 (State of Israel) Authority & Heraldry: This circulating commemorative coin was issued "With Gratitude to the Medical Team…
Dutch East Indies Stuiver Bonk: Numismatic Guide
Illustrated Specimen Details: Copper Stuiver Bonk Example Specimen: 2 stuiver bonk, 1810 (Netherlands East Indies) Authority & Heraldry: The obverse displays the denomination 2:S surrounded by pearls laid out in the shape …
Punt Coin: Ireland's Pre-Euro Currency and Denominations
Illustrated Specimen Details: Copper-Nickel 1 Punt Example Specimen: 1 punt, 2000 (Republic of Ireland) Authority & Heraldry: The obverse features the Celtic harp, also known as the Trinity College harp or "Brian Boru&…
Quartaro: Smallest Copper Coin of the Republic of Genoa
Illustrated Specimen Details: Copper Quartaro Example Specimen: 1 quartaro, 1139-1339 (Republic of Genoa) Authority & Heraldry: The obverse typically features a cross with the legend CVRAD REX (King Conrad III). The revers…