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Ancient Currency

Various historical coins, each illustrating different profiles and inscriptions, representing currency from various time periods.

Cystofor; Hadrian (76-138; Roman emperor 117-138); 117-138 (117-00-00-138-00-00);Jupiter (Mitol.), Heads, Eagles
Cystofor; Hadrian (76-138; Roman emperor 117-138); 117-138 (117-00-00-138-00-00);Jupiter (Mitol.), Heads, Eagles
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Carnavalet Museum, Medals CollectionTen pennies Santa and Mint Warsaw, Mikołaj I (1825 55)Piece of an Decimate, An V (1797) Augustin Dupr� (1748-1833) piece of an decimation, An V (1797). Copper, 1797. Carnavalet Museum, Paris Story.Mezzo Scudo; Innocent XII (Pope; 1691-1700); 1699 (1699-00-00-1699-00-00);Carlino; Innocent XII (Pope; 1691-1700); 1695 (1420-00-00-1420-00-00);mezzo scudo. Państwo Kościelne, Klemens XIII (papież ; 1758-1769), rulerNapoleon Bonaparte, 1796 Anonymous. Napoleon Bonaparte, 1796. Brass.Louis d'or de Louis XIII, 1641 Anonymous. Louis d'Or of Louis XIII, 1641. Gold, 1641. Carnavalet Museum, History of Paris.Lithuanian 1 groschen. Zygmunt I Stary (król polski ; 1506-1548), rulerPiece of two pounds of Strasbourg of Louis XV, 1716 Piece of two pounds of Strasbourg of Louis XV, 1716.Charles II (r. 1660-85) 1661/62 British The supplies of bullion brought to Europe from the New World in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries caused inflation, and in response new coinage was issued with a wider range of denominations. Gold coins like the sovereign, with the value of one pound, twenty shillings, first appeared in 1489. It was replaced by the unite in 1604 and by the guinea in 1663. Initially minted in gold, the crown was also produced in silver from 1551, with standardized dimensions similar to other European coins.. Charles II (r. 1660-85) 188486 British, Charles II (r. 166085), 1661/62, Gold, Diam. 1 1/4 in. (32 mm.). The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Bequest of Joseph H. Durkee, 1898 (99.35.7224)1/2 Piastra; Klemens VIII (Pope; 1592-1605); 1592-1605 (1592-00-00-1605-00-00);H. Bernard, Medal on the return from exile of Josef Clemens of Bavaria, archbishop of Cologne, penning footage copper, bust archbishop to the right legend: IOS CLEM ARCH COL SR I ARCHICAM. ET ELECT DUX BAU. under bust: H..Louis XVI Libertas, verse 1800 Medal Louis XVI Libertas. Brass, 1800.Hof van de Noble Busse in Veere, Johannes Looff, 1623 Pewter medal. Front: two crossed hook buses, held together by Burgundian fires; On both sides and at the bottom: groups of three bullets, from which flames shoot; At the top: coat of arms inside Cover and pearl edge. Road side: Phoenix rises with spread wings from burning nest that has been set on fire in pearl edge by rays of sun Middelburg tin (metal) casting / engraving VeereStanisław August Poniatowski (1764 1795), Crown Trojak, Kraków; 1765 Mint of Kraków, Stanisław August Poniatowski (1732 1798)Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778) P. G. LIENARD 51849-1900) Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778). Golden copper. Around 1801.Test for 100 francs of Louis-Philippe, 1831 Montagny. Test for the 100 francs of Louis-Philippe, 1831. Etain. 1831.Prussian groschen. Zygmunt I Stary (król polski ; 1506-1548), rulerFars that coin is coin, 5 193222222, Reparacation of Island oflandsdenarius. Trajan (cesarz rzymski ; 98-117), emperorgroschen. Zygmunt I Stary (król polski ; 1506-1548), rulerPiefort for testing of the room of 5 francs, 1848 Jean-Baptiste Farochon (1812-1871). Piefort for testing the room of 5 francs, 1848. money. 1848.mezzo scudo. Sede Vacante, ruler, Państwo Kościelne, issuerQui quarter at Juvenile Bust of Louis XIV, 1666 Anonymous. Quot shift at the Juvenile bust of Louis XIV. Silver, 1666.Roman Empire, Karynus (282 285), Magnia Urbica, Ar, Rome; 283 2 Menna Rzym, Carinus Magnia Urbicasix; Fryderyk Kazimierz Kettler (Ksi Kurland and Semigalia; 1682-1698), Hille, Gustaw Adolf (fl. 1694); 1694 (1694-00-00-1694-00-00);dupondius (counterfeit); Antoninus Pius (86-161; Roman emperor 138-161); 148-149 (for the original) (148-00-00-149-00-00);Innocent IX (Giovanni Antonio Facchinetti, 1519-1591), Pope 1591 obverse. Dated: 1591. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 3.01 cm (1 3/16 in.) gross weight: 12.98 gr (0.029 lb.) axis: 12:00. Medium: bronze. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Roman 16th Century.Bliżej Kultury unknownTest for the 10-cent of the second republic, 1848 Jean-Pierre Montagny (1789-1862). Test for the 10-cents of the second republic, 1848. Etain. 1848.Michał Korybut Wiśniowiecki (1669-1673), posthumous medal Höhn, Jan (m .; Ca 1641 1693)Zeeland Kwart Snaphaanschelling, 1584, Province of Zeeland, 1584 coin Silver coin. Front: Standing harnessed knight with sword and coat of arms of Zeeland for themselves. Reverse: short decorated cross with coat of arms of Zeeland in the heart, shortened year 84 at the end of disposition. Middelburg silver (metal) striking (metalworking)False Coin, Crown Six Groschen, 1601, Sigismund III Vasa (1587 1632)Prussian groschen. Zygmunt I Stary (król polski ; 1506-1548), rulerFree City of Kraków, 5 groszy, Vienna; 1835 Wappenstein, Ascher (Fl. 1786 1850)Stanisław August Poniatowski (1764-1795), Crown Dwarotka, Warsaw; 1789 Mint Warsaw, Stanisław August Poniatowski (1732 1798)½ crown from Ireland by Jacobus II, June Jnue! 1690 ,, 1690 coin Bronze mint. Front: Louwered head of the frost to the left. Reverside: between letters J and R Kroon on two crossed scepters.jaartal at the top of the display, monthly indication under Kroon, value designation xxx pence above crown. Flower edge. Gun-Money. bronze (metal) striking (metalworking)Five Francs Napoleon, 1808 Nicolas Brenet (1728-1892) -Guy. Five Francs Napoleon, 1808. Silver, black spot on the law, 1808.Later copy of an emergency coin from twenty-eight stubs; Siege of Leiden, emergency mint of the second toppieces. Silver coin. Front: lion with freedom hat on spear in right and city coaches shield in left calculation inscription. Reverse: Inscription within Lauwerkrans.Leicester Quits Belgium. England, 16th century. 1587. Jewelry and Adornments; medals. Silver, cast, heavily chased and worked1 groschen. Zygmunt I Stary (król polski ; 1506-1548), rulerAs (Coin) Potraying Emperor Galerius Struck 309 CE-311 CE Ancient Mediterranean. The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the head of Emperor Galerius, facing right. The back (reverse) depicts Genius, standing to the left, wearing a modius (hat), holding a patera (dish), from which liquid flows. In the other hand is a cornucopiae. Galerius was emperor from 305-311.. Bronze . Ancient Romanteston (counterfeit). Sykstus V (papież ; 1585-1590), ruler, Państwo Kościelne, issuerPrussian groschen. Zygmunt I Stary (król polski ; 1506-1548)denarius; Trajan (53-117; Roman emperor 98-117); 103-111 (103-00-00-111-00-00);Roma (mitol.), Heads, laurel wreaths, spearsMedal Showing Henry II of France. Culture: French. Dimensions: Diam. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm); thickness 1/8 in. (0.3 cm); Wt. 1.2 oz. (34 g). Date: 1552. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Prussian penny; Zygmunt I Stary (King of Poland; 1506-1548); 1532 (1532-00-00-1532-00-00);Lithuanian groschen. Zygmunt I Stary (król polski ; 1506-1548), rulerFars that coin is coin, 5 ,thaler. Piotr Biron (książę Kurlandii i Semigalii ; 1769-1795), rulerJan Baptist Houwaert, counselor and master of the Court of Auditors in Brussels. Silver medal. Front: breastpiece man inside. Downside: spade, writing spring and passer within laurel wreath; Inside by compass drawn circle, which is shared by measuring flat in two: above an eagle and a horn of abundance, under a turtle and a begging juice above inscription.6 groschen. Fryderyk Kazimierz Kettler (książę Kurlandii i Semigalii ; 1682-1698), ruler, Hille, Gustaw Adolf (fl. 1694), moneyercrown thaler; Stanis Aw August Poniatowski (Polish King; 1764-1795), Brenn, Efraim (Fl. 1774-1792); 1778 (1794-00-00-1794-00-00);Russian copper coin 5 cents era of Catherine the Great. Isolated on white Russian copper coin 5 cents era of Catherine the Great. Isolated on white Copyright: xZoonar.com/PavelxSytilinxxxxxVolgograd,xRussia.x 22041534August III (1733-1763), Double Augustdor Koronny, Leipzig; 1756 Mennica Leipzig, August III SAS (1733 1763)sestertius. Trajan (cesarz rzymski ; 98-117), emperorGrahal-Manzara. Carnavalet 2013-2016 collection sites. Numismatics.Roman 15th Century, Arms of Cardinal Barbo (reverse), 1455 Arms of Cardinal Barbo reverseTrojak Gdańsk; Zygmunt I Stary (King of Poland; 1506-1548); 1537 (1537-00-00-1537-00-00);scudo; Benedict XIV (Pope; 1740-1758), Church State (756-1870), Hamerani, Ottone (1694-1761); 1753 (1420-00-00-1420-00-00);1 groschen. Zygmunt I Stary (król polski ; 1506-1548), rulerInsurance Company of Le Havre, February 10, 1789 Insurance Company of Le Havre, February 10, 1789 Silver. 1789-1789.John II Kazimierz (1649-1668), ORT Elbląg, Elbląg, Clip; 1651 Mint of Elbląg, Jan Kazimierzgroschen. Zygmunt I Stary (król polski ; 1506-1548), ruler2 crowning; Stanis Aw August Poniatowski (Polish King; 1764-1795), Brenn, Efraim (Fl. 1774-1792); 1782 (1782-00-00-1782-00-00);Antonio Mula, Venetian Patrician, Duke of Candia 1536, Member of Council of Ten 1538 obverse. Dated: 1536. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 4.06 cm (1 5/8 in.) gross weight: 26.92 gr (0.059 lb.) axis: 6:00. Medium: bronze//Struck. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Andrea Spinelli.Test for a currency in Billon, 1792 Anonymous. Trial for a currency in Billon, 1792. Billon, 1792. Carnavalet Museum, History of Paris.Gérard Léonard Hérard, Michelangelo Buonarroti, 1475 1564, Italian Artist (obverse), 1673 Michelangelo Buonarroti, 1475-1564, Italian Artist (obverse)denarius. Trajan (cesarz rzymski ; 98-117), emperorLithuanian 1 groschen. Zygmunt I Stary (król polski ; 1506-1548), rulerTest for the 10-cent of the second republic, 1848 Jacques-Augustin Dieudonn� (1795-1873) Test for the 10-cents of the Second Republic, 1848. Etain. 1848.Medal of the Universal Exhibition of Paris in 1878 published by the administration of currencies and medals Jean-Auguste Bar (1811-1896). Medal of the Universal Exhibition of Paris in 1878 published by the administration of currencies and medals. Bronze, 1878.Prussian groschen. Zygmunt I Stary (król polski ; 1506-1548)Carnavalet museum, medal collectionCarnavalet Museum, Medals Collectionsesterce; Trajan (53-117; Roman emperor 98-117); 104-111 (104-00-00-111-00-00);heads, bridges, laurel wreathsVirgilio Malvezzi, died 1481, Politician obverse. Dated: 1479. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 8.36 cm (3 5/16 in.) gross weight: 282.38 gr (0.623 lb.) axis: 12:00. Medium: bronze. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Sperandio.Sixth Gdańsk; Zygmunt I Stary (King of Poland; 1506-1548); 1535 (1535-00-00-1535-00-00);Piece of 20 cents in silver of Napoleon III, 1867 Albert-desired barr� (1818-1878). Piece of 20 cents in silver of Napoleon III, 1867. Money. 1867.denarius. Nerwa (cesarz ; 96-98), issuerTeston du Dauphine de Fran�ois I, 1515-1540 Anonymous. Teston of the Dauphin� of Francis I (1494-1547). Money. 1515-1540.Token for a 1/2 penny from England ,, 1813 - 1817 coin Copper private currency. Front: Britnia seated on shield with trident and branches, to the left. In addition, value indication. Reverse: Louwed bust of Welllington to the left. Below that two crossed bay leaves. Cable edge. copper (metal) striking (metalworking)Pietro Torrigiano, Federigo II of Montefeltro, 1410 1482, First Duke of Urbino 1474 (obverse) Federigo II of Montefeltro, 1410-1482, First Duke of Urbino 1474 obverseBliżej Kultury British Royal Mint, Paget, Thomas Humphrey (1893 1974)Exhibit of 5 cents in bronze of the Third Republic, 1871 Eug�ne Andr� Oudin� (1810-1887). Exhibit of 5 cents in bronze of the Third Republic, 1871. Bronze. 1871.Andrea Della Valle, 1463-1534, Patron and Collector, Cardinal 1517 obverse. Dated: 16th century. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 3.95 cm (1 9/16 in.) gross weight: 27.92 gr (0.062 lb.) axis: 6:00. Medium: bronze. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Italian 16th Century.Planets-manager. Cornalet Collection Sites 2013-2016. Numismatic.1 groschen. Zygmunt I Stary (król polski ; 1506-1548), ruler6 groschen. Fryderyk Kazimierz Kettler (książę Kurlandii i Semigalii ; 1682-1698), ruler, Hille, Gustaw Adolf (fl. 1694), moneyerTest for the 10-cent of the second republic, 1848 Joseph Dantzell (1805-1877). Test for the 10-cents of the second republic, 1848. Copper. 1848.November Uprising, 5 Polish zlotys, Warsaw; 1831 Mint WarsawSestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Vitellius 69 CE Roman Empire. The front of this coin portrays the emperor Vitellius, facing right.On the back, the god Mars is depicted carrying the goddess Victory.. Bronze . Ancient RomanVenetian 16th Century, Fra Giovanni Cornaro, Benedictine Monk, Abbot of Pragiia 1507 1514 (obverse), c 1507 1514 Fra Giovanni Cornaro, Benedictine Monk, Abbot of Pragiia 1507-1514 obverseJean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778), 1791 Rambert Dumarest (1750-1806). Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778), 1791. Golden Bronze, 1791.Twelfth of Navarre Ecu at the long wick of Louis XIV, 1655 Anonymous. Twelfth of Navarre Ecu at the long wick of Louis XIV. Silver, 1655.Planets-manager. Cornalet Collection Sites 2013-2016. Numismatic.Stanisław August Poniatowski (1764-1795), Koronny Ducat, Warsaw; 1774 Mint Warsaw, Stanisław August Poniatowski (1732 1798)Innocent XI (1676 1689), Holy League Hamerani, Giovanni (1646 1705)Bronze Test for Frang Quarters of Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, 1851 Albert-desired barr� (1818-1878). Bronze Test for Frags of Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, 1851. Bronze. 1848.