Modern History

History of the Artifact The Japanese Silver Ichibugin, minted in the 19th century, represents a significant artifact from Japan's Edo period (1603-1868). It was introduced during the Ansei era (1859-1868)...

History of the Artifact Louis XIV, also known as ‘Louis the Great’ or the ‘King Sun’ reigned for over 72 years over the Kingdom of France from 1643 until his...

History of the Artifact Minted in the Papal States, territories in the Italian Peninsula under the direct sovereign rule of the pope from 756 until 1870, these genuine Silver Liras...

History of the Artifact These silver colonial coins, that were traded across the colonies of the new world, aboard Gold and Silver filled Spanish Galleons, were the monies of choice...

History of the Artifact These copper coins were minted under King Charles the III and King Charles the IV of Spain. King Charles life was particularly tumultuous. Born in 1748,...

History of the Artifact These exotic bronze coins were minted in the French Colonial possession of Pondicherry, located on the Eastern Coast of modern day India.  French presence in Pondicherry...