This silver dirham was minted in 807 AD during the reign of the Abbasid Caliph Harun al-Rashid. Both the obverse and the reverse of this coin bear Arabic legends. Abbasid coins are similar to Umayyad coins, but coins minted under the Abbasid...
The obverse of this 1/2 afghani bronze coin bears the denomination of the coin. The reverse features a mosque with steps leading up to it, and inside the mosque is the mihrab and minbar. The mihrab is a niche that points toward Mecca, and the...
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. <br>
Several...
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. <br>
African...
The obverse depicts the king sitting on his throne, and the reverse has two lions with a long cross in between them. The two lions represent the two crowns given to Levon I from both the Roman and the Byzantine emperors. Levon the great was crowned...
This bronze dirhem was minted between 560 and 566 AH during the reign of Najm al-din Alpi of the Artuqids of Mardin (1152-1177 AD). The obverse features two facing heads that represent Castor and Pollux, the Gemini, and the reverse features a head...
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. <br>
In 1966, Australia changed its currency from the British model of pounds, shillings, and...
This coins bears an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse, and a superb lyrebird on the reverse. The lyrebird is native to Australia and southern Tasmania and is known for its ability to imitate noises and other bird calls. The male lyrebirds...
This coin has an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and a depiction of the Australian frilled lizard on the reverse. <br>
In 1966, Australia adopted a decimal system of currency to replace the British system of pounds, shillings,...
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 a native Australian mammal that is one of two mammals in the world that lays eggs, the other...
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 date and denomination, 1 schilling, 1972, and the reverse features edelweiss. Edelweiss grows in the Alps and has become a symbol of Austria and also of love, as young men would often brave the dangers of the...
The obverse of this fifty groschen coin bears the Austrian shield, and the reverse features the denomination and date (50 Groschen, 1967) with a gentian flower. Gentian is a flower that can be found in Austria and grows in a mountainous climate....
Joseph II was elected King of Austria in 1764 AD, but the real exercise of his power began only after the death of his mother, Maria Theresa, in 1780 AD. During his reign Joseph instigated religious toleration, abolished serfdom, instituted equal...
This nickel Austrian medal was made in 1695 during the reign of Leopold I, Holy Roman Emperor. The obverse features a bust of Leopold I, and the reverse features the double headed eagle and coat of arms. <br>
Leopold I was part of the...
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,...
This coin is a silver half dirham minted in Damascus between 1169 and 1193 AD during the reign of al-Nasir Yusuf I, also known as Saladin. <br>
Saladin was the first ruler of the Ayyubid dynasty. This dynasty was based in Egypt but also...
Bactria was conquered by Alexander the Great and when he died, was part of the division which went to Seleucus, becoming a part of the Seleucid Empire. It prospered because of its fertile land which offered wealth and peace to its inhabitants. The...
"Belgique-Belgie" and Date Surrounding Denomination
The obverse of this zinc ten centimes coin has the French words "Belgique-Belgie"and the date around the denomination of the coin. The reverse bears a lion standing on its hind legs with its front paws outstretched. <br>...
"Belgique-Belgie" and Date Surrounding Denomination
The obverse of this zinc five centimes coin has the French words "Belgique-Belgie"and the date surrounding the denomination of the coin. The reverse bears a lion standing on its hind legs with its front paws outstretched. <br>...
