Denomination within inner circle. Afghanistan written on top and Al-Mutawakkil ‘ala Allah Mohommad Zahir Shah written below.
The obverse of this ½ Afghani bronze coin bears the denomination of the coin in the inner circle. Afghanistan is written on the top while the bottom depicts the phrase Al-Mutawakilillah Mohammad Zahir Shah which means “The leaner on Allah,...
This gold dinar was minted during the reign of Zahir al Daulah Ibrahim (1059-1099 AD) and the caliphate of al-Mustazhir (1094-1118 AD). The obverse contains the inscription "Kalima," and caliph's legend, and the reverse contains an inscription of...
This pale gold dinar was minted at Ghazna during the reign of Zahir al Daulah Ibrahim ibn Mas'aud I (1059-1099 AD). The obverse contains the inscription "Ghazna Kalima," and the reverse contains an inscription of the name and titles of the ruler....
This silver multiple dirhem was minted in Kura Badakhshan, Afghanistan in 384 AH (994 AD). The obverse of this coin bears an Arabic inscription with a single marginal legend, and the reverse bears an Arabic inscription as well.
Several mints in...
This silver coin was minted in the Kabul-Ohind region of modern Pakistan and Afghanistan in the tenth century AD. This is an example of the "bull and horseman" drachm or jital minted by the Shahis of the Ohind region. The obverse bears a horseman...
This copper bracelet was probably used by the Bornu tribe in northern Nigeria in the early 20th century AD. African bracelet money is a form of primitive currency, and, as such, it can be difficult to ascertain what purpose it served. Bracelets...
This copper bracelet was probably used by the Bornu tribe in northern Nigeria in the early 20th century AD. This is a large, 20 ounce bracelet with a twisted or spiral design that may have been used by wealthy tribal chiefs.
African bracelet...
The obverse depicts a king sitting on his throne while the reverse portrays two lions separated by a long cross. The two lions represent the two crowns given to Levon I, king of Armenia, from both the Roman and Byzantine emperors. Levon the Great...
This one cent coin has an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and a ring tailed opossum, a native Australian marsupial, on the reverse.
In 1966, Australia changed its currency from the British model of pounds, shillings, and pence, to the...
This coins bears an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II facing right on the obverse, and a superb lyrebird facing left on the reverse with its tail plumes expanded forward over its head. The lyrebird is native to Australia and southern Tasmania and is...
This coin has an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and a depiction of the Australian frilled lizard on the reverse.
In 1966, Australia adopted a decimal system of currency to replace the British system of pounds, shillings, and pence....
The obverse of this coin contains an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the reverse depicts a duck-billed platypus swimming in the water. The platypus is native to Australia and is only one of two mammals in the world that lays eggs, the other being...
The Australian five cent coin has an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and a depiction of the short beaked echidna, or short beaked spiny anteater, on the reverse. The echidna is native to Australia and one of two egg laying mammals in...
The obverse of this coin shows the denomination and date (1 schilling, 1972) and the reverse features the Austrian symbol of the edelweiss flower. The edelweiss, which grows in the Alps, is an Austrian symbol of love. Young men would often risk...
The obverse of this fifty groschen coin bears the Austrian shield while the reverse features the denomination and date (50 Groschen, 1967) with a gentian flower, a plant that grows in mountainous climates such as Austria.
Various...
Although Joseph II was elected King of Austria in 1764 AD, he did not exercise of most of his power until after the death of his mother, Maria Theresa, in 1780 AD. During his reign Joseph instigated religious toleration, abolished serfdom,...
This nickel Austrian medal was made in 1695 during the reign of Leopold I who claimed the title of Holy Roman Emperor. The obverse features a bust of Leopold I while the reverse displays the double headed eagle and coat of arms. Leopold I acquired...
Rudolf I was elected king of Germany in 1273 AD after the death of his father. Otakar II of Bohemia, wishing to undermine his authority, took control of Austria and refused to appear in the German court. In turn Rudolf lead an army against Otahar,...
Bactria was conquered by Alexander the Great and was part of the division that went to Seleucus and the Seleucid Empire after his death. It prospered because of its fertile land which offered wealth and peace to its inhabitants. The ruler of the...
After gaining independence from West Pakistan in 1971, Bangladesh struggled to support its large population. The "Green Revolution", celebrated on this coin, attempted to combat the country's poverty by placing an emphases on agriculture. For a...
