This ancient Greek coin, featuring the iconic owl of Athena, was widely used in trade and became a symbol of Athens' power and influence during the classical period.
The denarius was the standard Roman silver coin for centuries, representing Rome's economic dominance in the ancient world.
Minted from silver mined in the Spanish colonies, these coins were a global currency in the age of exploration and played a crucial role in international trade.
The solidus was the principal gold coin of the Byzantine Empire, maintaining its purity and stability for centuries and influencing medieval European economies.
Minted in Venice, the ducat was a widely recognized gold coin used in trade across Europe and the Mediterranean during the Renaissance.
This large gold coin was used extensively during the Age of Exploration and became synonymous with the wealth and power of Spain's empire.
Introduced in the early 19th century, the sovereign became one of the world's most widely circulated gold coins during the height of the British Empire.
Issued in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the double eagle was the largest denomination of regular-issue US gold coin and played a significant role in American commerce and finance.