Denomination within inner circle. Afghanistan written on top and Al-Mutawakkil ‘ala Allah Mohommad Zahir Shah written below.
The obverse of this ½ Afghani bronze coin bears the denomination of the coin in the inner circle. Afghanistan is written on the top while the bottom depicts the phrase Al-Mutawakilillah Mohammad Zahir Shah which means “The leaner on Allah,...
This gold dinar was minted during the reign of Zahir al Daulah Ibrahim (1059-1099 AD) and the caliphate of al-Mustazhir (1094-1118 AD). The obverse contains the inscription "Kalima," and caliph's legend, and the reverse contains an inscription of...
This pale gold dinar was minted at Ghazna during the reign of Zahir al Daulah Ibrahim ibn Mas'aud I (1059-1099 AD). The obverse contains the inscription "Ghazna Kalima," and the reverse contains an inscription of the name and titles of the ruler....
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.
Several mints in...
This silver coin was minted in the Kabul-Ohind region of modern Pakistan and Afghanistan in the tenth century AD. This is an example of the "bull and horseman" drachm or jital minted by the Shahis of the Ohind region. The obverse bears a horseman...
The obverse depicts a king sitting on his throne while the reverse portrays two lions separated by a long cross. The two lions represent the two crowns given to Levon I, king of Armenia, from both the Roman and Byzantine emperors. Levon the Great...
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.
In 1966, Australia changed its currency from the British model of pounds, shillings, and pence, to the...
This coins bears an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II facing right on the obverse, and a superb lyrebird facing left on the reverse with its tail plumes expanded forward over its head. The lyrebird is native to Australia and southern Tasmania and is...
This coin has an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and a depiction of the Australian frilled lizard on the reverse.
In 1966, Australia adopted a decimal system of currency to replace the British system of pounds, shillings, and pence....
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 native to Australia and is only one of two mammals in the world that lays eggs, the other being...
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 denomination and date (1 schilling, 1972) and the reverse features the Austrian symbol of the edelweiss flower. The edelweiss, which grows in the Alps, is an Austrian symbol of love. Young men would often risk...
The obverse of this fifty groschen coin bears the Austrian shield while the reverse features the denomination and date (50 Groschen, 1967) with a gentian flower, a plant that grows in mountainous climates such as Austria.
Various...
This nickel Austrian medal was made in 1695 during the reign of Leopold I who claimed the title of Holy Roman Emperor. The obverse features a bust of Leopold I while the reverse displays the double headed eagle and coat of arms. Leopold I acquired...
"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.
This coin was minted in 1916...
"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.
This coin was minted in...
This scarce silver denar was minted in Bohemia during the reign of Jindrich Bretislav. The obverse of this coin shows a bishop in a church, and the reverse shows an angel with a spear and shield.
Jindrich Bretislav served as the duke of Bohemia...
This silver prager groschen was minted during the reign of John the Blind, 1310-1346 AD. The obverse of the coin bears a crown within two circles of inscription, and the reverse bears a rampant lion with a double tail.
John "the blind" became the...
Saint Wearing a Miter, Standing Between Two Crosses
This denar was minted during the reign of Bretislaus I, Duke of Bohemia, and the obverse shows a saint wearing a miter and standing between two crosses. The obverse inscription, "SCS Wencezlavs" refers to St. Wenceslas. The reverse shows a monarch...
This silver denar was minted during the reign of Premysl Ottokar I (1198-1230 AD). The obverse shows the king on a throne, and the reverse shows a saint holding a lance. There are extensive flat spots on this coin, which is typical for Medieval...
