...interesting things I've learned in meantime about coins
In 1908, the Vienna Mint issued an exceptional coin to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the reign of Francis Joseph I — a ruler who ascended to the throne at just 18 years of age and reigned for 68 years. The golden 100 crown, with a diameter of 37 mm and containing nearly one troy ounce of pure gold (Au...
In 1628, the young Habsburg King Ferdinand III in Prague narrowly survived a severe case of smallpox (variola) — a disease that was typically fatal in those times. To celebrate his miraculous recovery, the legendary Prague Mint — one of the most prestigious mints of the era in Europe — struck in 1629 an extraordinary series of commemorative gold...
* The Prague Groschen of Ladislav the Posthumous – a silver coin issued by King Ladislav the Posthumous following his accession to the throne. These groschens are extremely rare, as they were minted in small quantities and for a short period. Currently, only four surviving specimens are known. At first glance, this coin differs from groschens...
