The French Franc
There are coins that simply tell you what they are. And then there are coins that tell you what an entire country was trying to become. The French franc belongs firmly in the second category. ...
Coins & Their
Histories
This section of the blog explores
ancient coins as historical sources,
examining their origins, symbolism,
circulation, and political-economic
contexts worldwide.
My Favourite
Coin
This section highlights a single coin that captures a pivotal moment in history. Beyond its metal and design, the coin is explored as evidence of political intent, economic conditions, and the ideas a civilization chose to circulate with its money.
And Ofcourse it changes once in a while.
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Raafey QureshiThe Maria Theresa Thaler and the Longevity of Monetary Reputation
Imagine inventing a currency that refuses to die. The government that issued it disappears. The political borders around it change. The empress whose face appears on it has been dead for centuries. And yet merchants keep using the coin...
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