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- 2. British coin worth a quarter of a penny, used before decimalization in 1971.
- 7. South African gold coin introduced in 1967, famous among investors.
- 8. Reduction in the value of a coin due to the reduction of precious metal content.
- 10. Unit of weight used in precious metal coinage, approximately 1.555 grams.
- 14. Spanish and Portuguese gold or silver coin, used in the colonies and Europe.
- 16. Symbolic Roman coin representing peace, often featuring the deity Pax.
- 17. British coin from the reign of Henry VIII, worth sixpence.
- 18. Old Italian coin, used primarily in regional transactions during medieval times.
- 19. Italian coin used before the Euro, with a long history of various forms.
- 20. Roman silver coin, commonly used from the Republic era to the Empire.
- 25. British coin worth five shillings, introduced in the early 17th century.
- 26. The back side of a coin, typically bearing the denomination or design.
- 27. Ancient Greek coin, with many variants used throughout different regions.
- 28. Old Portuguese coin, used in various forms before the Euro was introduced.
- 29. French gold coin named after King Louis XIII, widely circulated in the 17th century.
- 35. Roman gold coin, introduced by Constantine the Great, used throughout the Byzantine Empire.
- 36. A large silver coin used in Europe, often named after the region it came from.
- 37. Russian currency, with a long history and various forms used throughout the centuries.
- 38. Basic unit of currency in many countries, with historical variations in form.
- 39. Ancient Roman silver coin named after the goddess Victoria, used in the Republic era.
- 40. Dutch currency coin, also used in Belgium and some other countries.
- 41. Ancient Roman official responsible for minting coins and managing the currency.
- 42. Smaller denomination of a ducat, often used in medieval Italy.
- 45. Currency from Laos, historically reflecting the country’s economic history.
- 46. Alloyed coinage with less precious metal, often used in medieval times.
- 47. Ancient Greek coin, commonly used for small transactions or offerings.
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- 1. The front side of a coin, often featuring the image of a ruler or emblem.
- 3. Rare British coin with historical significance, named after the Talbot family.
- 4. Old German coin, smaller denomination, often used in the medieval period.
- 5. German coin, historically used in various forms from the medieval period onwards.
- 6. Historical silver coin, used as a standard for many currencies in Europe.
- 9. Currency used in Germany before the Euro, known for its historical significance.
- 11. French coin, historically significant in the medieval and Renaissance periods.
- 12. Alternative to coinage, used in specific contexts like transit or business.
- 13. Spanish gold coin, often sought by collectors, valued at 16 pieces of eight.
- 14. Collectible items related to coins but not actual currency, like tokens or medals.
- 15. Gold coin used in medieval Europe, named after the Italian city Florence.
- 21. Ancient Hebrew coin, frequently mentioned in biblical texts.
- 22. Ancient Greek and Roman unit of weight and coinage, used for larger sums.
- 23. Roman coin from the Empire era, typically made of brass.
- 24. Ancient Greek silver coin, worth four drachmas, often featuring prominent rulers.
- 25. Alloy used in coins, combining copper and nickel for durability and low cost.
- 30. Variant of the sestertius, used for broader transactions in ancient Rome.
- 31. Spanish coin from the medieval period, used widely in the Spanish Empire.
- 32. British gold coin, first issued in the 15th century, with a value of one pound.
- 33. Ancient Greek coin, often made of gold or silver, used for significant transactions.
- 34. Spanish coin used during the colonial era, subdivided into pieces of eight.
- 40. German and Austrian coin, used in various forms from medieval to early modern times.
- 42. Gold coin used across Europe, often associated with medieval and Renaissance economies.
- 43. French gold coin named after Napoleon Bonaparte, used in the 19th century.
- 44. Smallest denomination in the UK, originally a Roman coin in early British currency.