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empire

帝国　—　People & places

A state binding many peoples and regions under one rule.

Free Imperial City of Frankfurt, One Thaler, 1772 Free Imperial City of Frankfurt, One Thaler, 17721772 Austrian Empire, 1 Thaler, 1820 Austrian Empire, 1 Thaler, 18201820 Empire of Brazil, Pedro I, 960 Réis silver coin, 1825 Empire of Brazil, Pedro I, 960 Réis silver coin, 18251825
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⚠ The circulation of the same currency over a wide area was a sign of an empire's power, but at the same time, it was a burden to maintain. Currency that was accepted even beyond its borders would flow outward.