Kings on the coins

As for Kings that were minted on coins, there have been many throughout history. Here are a list of Kings that were minted on coins:

  • Alexander the Great: Alexander the Great was a Greek king and conqueror who ruled from 336-323 BC. Coins bearing his image were minted in various parts of his empire, including ancient Greece and the Middle East.

  • Julius Caesar: Julius Caesar was a Roman general and statesman who was assassinated in 44 BC. Coins featuring his image were minted during his lifetime, and continue to be popular among collectors today.

  • King Edward VIII: Edward VIII was the King of the United Kingdom, but he abdicated the throne in 1936 after only a few months on the job. Coins featuring his image were minted in limited quantities, and are now quite rare and valuable.

  • King George V: George V was the King of the United Kingdom from 1910-1936. Coins featuring his image were minted throughout his reign, and are still relatively common today.

  • King Louis XVI: Louis XVI was the King of France from 1774-1792, and was eventually overthrown and executed during the French Revolution. Coins featuring his image were minted during his reign, and are now quite rare and valuable.

  • King Henry VIII: Henry VIII was the King of England from 1509-1547. He is well known for his many marriages and his role in the English Reformation. Coins featuring his image were minted during his reign, and are now quite rare and valuable.

  • King Charles I: Charles I was the King of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1625-1649. He was eventually executed during the English Civil War, and coins featuring his image are now quite rare and valuable.

  • King Louis XIV: Louis XIV was the King of France from 1643-1715, and is known as the "Sun King" for his extravagant lifestyle and grand building projects. Coins featuring his image were minted during his reign, and are now quite rare and valuable.

  • King George III: George III was the King of the United Kingdom from 1760-1820. He is well known for his role in the American Revolution, and coins featuring his image were minted throughout his reign.

  • King Edward VII: Edward VII was the King of the United Kingdom from 1901-1910. Coins featuring his image were minted throughout his reign, and are still relatively common today.

  • King George VI: George VI was the King of the United Kingdom from 1936-1952. He is well known for his role in leading the country through World War II, and coins featuring his image were minted throughout his reign.

  • King Philip II: Philip II was the King of Spain from 1556-1598, and is well known for his role in the Spanish Armada. Coins featuring his image were minted during his reign, and are now quite rare and valuable.

  • King James I: James I was the King of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1603-1625. He is well known for his role in the English Reformation and the translation of the King James Bible. Coins featuring his image were minted during his reign, and are now quite rare and valuable.

  • King Peter I: Peter I was the Emperor of Russia from 1682-1725, and is known as "Peter the Great" for his modernizing reforms and expansion of the Russian Empire. Coins featuring his image were minted during his reign, and are now quite rare and valuable.

  • King Frederick II: Frederick II was the King of Prussia from 1740-1786, and is known as "Frederick the Great" for his military successes and Enlightenment-era reforms. Coins featuring his image were minted during his reign, and are now quite rare and valuable.

  • King Leopold I: Leopold I was the King of the Belgians from 1831-1865, and is known for his role in the Belgian Revolution and the founding of the Belgian monarchy. Coins featuring his image were minted during his reign, and are still relatively common today.

  • King Alfonso XIII: Alfonso XIII was the King of Spain from 1886-1931, and is known for his role in the modernization of Spain and the restoration of the Spanish monarchy after the Spanish Revolution. Coins featuring his image were minted during his reign, and are now quite rare and valuable.

  • King Haile Selassie: Haile Selassie was the Emperor of Ethiopia from 1930-1974, and is known for his efforts to modernize and industrialize the country. Coins featuring his image were minted during his reign, and are now quite rare and valuable.

  • King Hussein: Hussein was the King of Jordan from 1952-1999, and is known for his efforts to modernize and stabilize the country. Coins featuring his image were minted during his reign, and are still relatively common today.

  • King Faisal I: Faisal I was the King of Iraq from 1921-1933, and is known for his role in the Arab Revolt and the establishment of the Iraqi monarchy. Coins featuring his image were minted during his reign, and are now quite rare and valuable.

  • King Victor Emmanuel II: Victor Emmanuel II was the King of Italy from 1861-1878, and is known for his role in the unification of Italy. Coins featuring his image were minted during his reign, and are now quite rare and valuable.

  • King Rama V: Rama V was the King of Siam (now Thailand) from 1868-1910, and is known for his modernizing reforms and efforts to modernize and westernize the country. Coins featuring his image were minted during his reign, and are now quite rare and valuable.

  • King Louis-Philippe: Louis-Philippe was the King of the French from 1830-1848, and is known for his role in the July Revolution and the establishment of the July Monarchy. Coins featuring his image were minted during his reign, and are now quite rare and valuable.

  • King Albert I: Albert I was the King of the Belgians from 1909-1934, and is known for his role in leading the country through World War I and his efforts to modernize the Belgian economy. Coins featuring his image were minted during his reign, and are now quite rare and valuable.

  • King Charles II: Charles II was the King of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1660-1685, and is known for his role in the restoration of the English monarchy after the English Civil War. Coins featuring his image were minted during his reign, and are now quite rare and valuable.

  • King Gustav III: Gustav III was the King of Sweden from 1771-1792, and is known for his efforts to modernize and reform the Swedish government. Coins featuring his image were minted during his reign, and are now quite rare and valuable.

  • King William II: William II was the King of the Netherlands from 1840-1849, and is known for his efforts to modernize the Dutch economy and military. Coins featuring his image were minted during his reign, and are now quite rare and valuable.

  • King Christian IX: Christian IX was the King of Denmark from 1863-1906, and is known for his role in the unification of Denmark and his efforts to modernize the country. Coins featuring his image were minted during his reign, and are still relatively common today.

  • King George I: George I was the King of Greece from 1863-1913, and is known for his efforts to modernize and westernize the country. Coins featuring his image were minted during his reign, and are now quite rare and valuable.

  • King Leopold II: Leopold II was the King of the Belgians from 1865-1909, and is known for his role in the colonization of the Congo and his efforts to modernize the Belgian economy. Coins featuring his image were minted during his reign, and are now quite rare and valuable.

  • King Ferdinand I: Ferdinand I was the King of Bulgaria from 1887-1918, and is known for his efforts to modernize and industrialize the country. Coins featuring his image were minted during his reign, and are now quite rare and valuable.

  • King Manuel II: Manuel II was the King of Portugal from 1908-1910, and is known for his efforts to modernize the Portuguese economy and military. Coins featuring his image were minted during his reign, and are now quite rare and valuable.

  • King Constantine I: Constantine I was the King of Greece from 1913-1917 and 1920-1922, and is known for his efforts to modernize the Greek economy and military. Coins featuring his image were minted during his reign, and are now quite rare and valuable.

  • King Peter II: Peter II was the King of Yugoslavia from 1934-1945, and is known for his efforts to modernize the Yugoslavian economy and military. Coins featuring his image were minted during his reign, and are now quite rare and valuable.

  • King Farouk: Farouk was the King of Egypt from 1936-1952, and is known for his role in the modernization of Egypt and his efforts to modernize the Egyptian economy and military. Coins featuring his image were minted during his reign, and are now quite rare and valuable.

  • King Baudouin: Baudouin was the King of the Belgians from 1951-1993, and is known for his efforts to modernize the Belgian economy and military. Coins featuring his image were minted during his reign, and are still relatively common today.

  • King Juan Carlos I: Juan Carlos I was the King of Spain from 1975-2014, and is known for his role in the transition to democracy after the Franco dictatorship. Coins featuring his image were minted during his reign, and are still relatively common today.

  • King Salman: Salman is the current King of Saudi Arabia, having ascended to the throne in 2015. Coins featuring his image have been minted during his reign, and are still relatively common today.

  • King Mohammed VI: Mohammed VI is the current King of Morocco, having ascended to the throne in 1999. Coins featuring his image have been minted during his reign, and are still relatively common today.

  • King Felipe VI: Felipe VI is the current King of Spain, having ascended to the throne in 2014. Coins featuring his image have been minted during his reign, and are still relatively common today.

  • King Maha Vajiralongkorn: Maha Vajiralongkorn is the current King of Thailand, having ascended to the throne in 2016. Coins featuring his image have been minted during his reign, and are still relatively common today.

  • King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz: Abdullah bin Abdulaziz was the King of Saudi Arabia from 2005-2015, and is known for his efforts to modernize the Saudi economy and military. Coins featuring his image were minted during his reign, and are still relatively common today.

  • King Mswati III: Mswati III is the current King of Swaziland, having ascended to the throne in 1986. Coins featuring his image have been minted during his reign, and are still relatively common today.

  • King Letsie III: Letsie III is the current King of Lesotho, having ascended to the throne in 1996. Coins featuring his image have been minted during his reign, and are still relatively common today.

  • King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa: Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa is the current King of Bahrain, having ascended to the throne in 1999. Coins featuring his image have been minted during his reign, and are still relatively common today.

  • King Muhammadu Sanusi II: Muhammadu Sanusi II is the current Emir of Kano, a traditional title in Nigeria. He ascended to the throne in 2014, and coins featuring his image have been minted during his reign.

  • King Willem-Alexander: Willem-Alexander is the current King of the Netherlands, having ascended to the throne in 2013. Coins featuring his image have been minted during his reign, and are still relatively common today.

  • King Carl XVI Gustaf: Carl XVI Gustaf is the current King of Sweden, having ascended to the throne in 1973. Coins featuring his image have been minted during his reign, and are still relatively common today.

  • King Philipe: Philipe is the current King of Belgium, having ascended to the throne in 2013. Coins featuring his image have been minted during his reign, and are still relatively common today.

  • King Hassan II: Hassan II was the King of Morocco from 1961-1999, and is known for his efforts to modernize the Moroccan economy and military. Coins featuring his image were minted during his reign, and are now quite rare and valuable.

  • King Kigeli V: Kigeli V was the King of Rwanda from 1959-1961, and is known for his efforts to modernize the Rwandan economy and military. Coins featuring his image were minted during his reign, and are now quite rare and valuable.

  • King David Kalakaua: David Kalakaua was the King of Hawaii from 1874-1891, and is known for his efforts to modernize the Hawaiian economy and military. Coins featuring his image were minted during his reign, and are now quite rare and valuable.

  • King Hassan I: Hassan I was the King of Morocco from 1961-1999, and is known for his efforts to modernize the Moroccan economy and military. Coins featuring his image were minted during his reign, and are now quite rare and valuable.

  • King Zog I: Zog I was the King of Albania from 1928-1939, and is known for his efforts to modernize the Albanian economy and military. Coins featuring his image were minted during his reign, and are now quite rare and valuable.

  • King Moshoeshoe II: Moshoeshoe II was the King of Lesotho from 1966-1970 and from 1996-1997, and is known for his efforts to modernize the Lesotho economy and military. Coins featuring his image were minted during his reign, and are now quite rare and valuable.

  • King Harald V: Harald V is the current King of Norway, having ascended to the throne in 1991. Coins featuring his image have been minted during his reign, and are still relatively common today.

  • King Margrethe II: Margrethe II is the current Queen of Denmark, having ascended to the throne in 1972. Coins featuring her image have been minted during her reign, and are still relatively common today.

  • King Abdullah: Abdullah was the King of Saudi Arabia from 2005-2015, and is known for his efforts to modernize the Saudi economy and military. Coins featuring his image were minted during his reign, and are still relatively common today.

  • King Albert II: Albert II was the King of Belgium from 1993-2013, and is known for his efforts to modernize the Belgian economy and military. Coins featuring his image were minted during his reign, and are now quite rare and valuable.

  • King Olav V: Olav V was the King of Norway from 1957-1991, and is known for his efforts to modernize the Norwegian economy and military. Coins featuring his image were minted during his reign, and are now quite rare and valuable.

  • King Haakon VII: Haakon VII was the King of Norway from 1905-1957, and is known for his efforts to modernize the Norwegian economy and military. Coins featuring his image were minted during his reign, and are now quite rare and valuable.

  • King George II: George II was the King of Greece from 1922-1923 and 1935-1947, and is known for his efforts to modernize the Greek economy and military. Coins featuring his image were minted during his reign, and are now quite rare and valuable.

  • King Boris III: Boris III was the King of Bulgaria from 1918-1943, and is known for his efforts to modernize the Bulgarian economy and military. Coins featuring his image were minted during his reign, and are now quite rare and valuable.

  • King Birendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev: Birendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev was the King of Nepal from 1972-2001, and is known for his efforts to modernize the Nepalese economy and military. Coins featuring his image were minted during his reign, and are now quite rare and valuable.

  • King Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev: Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev was the King of Nepal from 1955-1972, and is known for his efforts to modernize the Nepalese economy and military. Coins featuring his image were minted during his reign, and are now quite rare and valuable.

  • King Tribhuvan Bir Bikram Shah Dev: Tribhuvan Bir Bikram Shah Dev was the King of Nepal from 1911-1955, and is known for his efforts to modernize the Nepalese economy and military. Coins featuring his image were minted during his reign, and are now quite rare and valuable.

  • King Frederick VIII: Frederick VIII was the King of Denmark from 1906-1912, and is known for his efforts to modernize the Danish economy and military. Coins featuring his image were minted during his reign, and are now quite rare and valuable.

  • King Christian X: Christian X was the King of Denmark from 1912-1947, and is known for his efforts to modernize the Danish economy and military. Coins featuring his image were minted during his reign, and are now quite rare and valuable.

  • King Oyo: Oyo is the current King of the Kingdom of Toro, a traditional kingdom in Uganda. He ascended to the throne in 1995, and coins featuring his image have been minted during his reign.

  • King Goodwill Zwelithini: Goodwill Zwelithini was the King of the Zulu people from 1971-2021, and is known for his efforts to preserve Zulu culture and traditions. Coins featuring his image were minted during his reign, and are now quite rare and valuable.

  • King Letsie III: Letsie III is the current King of Lesotho, having ascended to the throne in 1996. Coins featuring his image have been minted during his reign, and are still relatively common today.

  • King Salman: Salman is the current King of Saudi Arabia, having ascended to the throne in 2015. Coins featuring his image have been minted during his reign, and are still relatively common today.

  • King Abdullah II: Abdullah II is the current King of Jordan, having ascended to the throne in 1999. Coins featuring his image have been minted during his reign, and are still relatively common today.

  • King Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin: Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin is the current King of Malaysia, having ascended to the throne in 2006. Coins featuring his image have been minted during his reign, and are still relatively common today.

  • King Hassanal Bolkiah: Hassanal Bolkiah is the current Sultan of Brunei, having ascended to the throne in 1967. Coins featuring his image have been minted during his reign, and are still relatively common today.

  • King Bhumibol Adulyadej: Bhumibol Adulyadej was the King of Thailand from 1946-2016, and is known for his efforts to modernize the Thai economy and military. Coins featuring his image were minted during his reign, and are now quite rare and valuable.

  • King Norodom Sihamoni: Norodom Sihamoni is the current King of Cambodia, having ascended to the throne in 2004. Coins featuring his image have been minted during his reign, and are still relatively common today.

  • King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck: Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck is the current King of Bhutan, having ascended to the throne in 2006. Coins featuring his image have been minted during his reign, and are still relatively common today.

  • King Tupou VI: Tupou VI is the current King of Tonga, having ascended to the throne in 2012. Coins featuring his image have been minted during his reign, and are still relatively common today.

  • King Farouk I: Farouk I was the King of Egypt from 1922-1936, and is known for his role in the modernization of Egypt and his efforts to modernize the Egyptian economy and military. Coins featuring his image were minted during his reign, and are now quite rare and valuable.

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