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2 crowning; Stanis Aw August Poniatowski (Polish king; 1764-1795); 1795 (1795-00-00-1795-00-00);
2 crowning; Stanis Aw August Poniatowski (Polish king; 1764-1795); 1795 (1795-00-00-1795-00-00);
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General Washington Ludwig Christian Lauer German ca. 1867 On the obverse is a bust of George Washington in three-quarter view to the left. On the reverse is an American eagle grasping an olive branch and three arrows in its talons. View more. General Washington. Ludwig Christian Lauer. American. ca. 1867. BrassBliżej Kultury Majnert, Józef (1813 1879), Minheymer, Jan (1808 1879)Medal Showing Frederick the Great. Culture: German. Dimensions: Diam. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm); thickness 1/8 in. (0.3 cm); Wt. 0.8 oz. (22.7 g). Date: 1758. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Louis d'Or at the Cross of the Holy Spirit (says "from Malta") of Louis XV, 1718 Louis d'Or at the cross of the Holy Spirit (called de Malta) of Louis XV. Now, 1718.Part of 5 francs of Louis XVIII, 1814 Pierre-Joseph Tiolier (1763-1819). Part of 5 francs of Louis XVIII, 1814. Silver. 1814.Piece of a cent of the second republic, 1848 Augustin Dupr� (1748-1833). Part of a cent of the second republic, 1848. Copper. 1848.Lithuanian Trojak; Zygmunt II August (Polish king; 1544-1572); 1547 (1546-00-00-1546-00-00);Alexander VII (Fabio Chigi, 1599-1667), Pope 1655 obverse. Dated: 1665. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 4.17 cm (1 5/8 in.) gross weight: 17.54 gr (0.039 lb.) axis: 12:00. Medium: bronze. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Gasparo Morone Mola.Marie-Joseph Chalier (1747-1793), Member of the Municipality of Lyon, and Jean-Paul Marat (1743-1793), Member of Parliament, 1793 Marie-Joseph Chalier (1747-1793), Member of the Municipality of Lyon, and Jean-Paul Marat (1743-1793), Member of Parliament, 1793. Bronze.Giovanni Candida, Jean Carondelet, President of the Parliament of Burgundy 1479 (obverse), c 1479 Jean Carondelet, President of the Parliament of Burgundy 1479 obverseStanisław August Poniatowski (1764-1795), Crown Trojak, Warsaw; 1782 Mint Warsaw, Stanis Aw August Poniatowski (1732 1798)Bliżej Kultury Kiebisiński, Kajetan Wincenty (1808 1849), Jaroczyński, Marian Jakub Ignacy (1819 1901), Żupański, Jan Konstanty (1804 1883)August III (1733-1763), one and a half crown, Leipzig; 1755 Mennica Leipzig, August III Sas (Polish king; 1696 1763)denarius; Trajan (53-117; Roman emperor 98-117); 112-117 (112-00-00-117-00-00);Felicitas (personification), heads, abundance horns, laurel wreathsDukata stamp print - a mint attempt or Eton to play card; Stanis Aw August Poniatowski (Polish King; 1764-1795), Brenn, Efraim (Fl. 1774-1792); 1779 (1779-00-00-1779-00-00);Camilla Peretti, died 1591, Sister of Pope Sixtus V obverse. Dated: 1590. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 4.71 cm (1 7/8 in.) gross weight: 46.44 gr (0.102 lb.) axis: 1:00. Medium: bronze. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Domenico Poggini.Louis XIII silver shift, 1643 Anonymous. Louis XIII silver quarter. Silver, 1643. Carnavalet Museum, Paris Story.Greece, Corinthia, Corinth, around the first century AD, AE15 Corinth mintTrial for the five centimes part of Napoleon II, 1816 Test for the five cents of Napoleon II, 1816 Copper. 1816.thaler. Piotr Biron (książę Kurlandii i Semigalii ; 1769-1795), rulerFive pennies Alexander i Mint of Warsaw, Aleksander andOBSIDIONAL CURRENT, FIX CENTAMES, 1814 OBSIDIONAL CURRENCY, FIX CENTAMES, 1814. Copper. 1814.One Penny Mikołaj i Mint Warsaw, Mikołaj I (1825 55)Trojak; Ernest Jan Biron (Ksi Kurland and Semigalia; 1763-1769), Schröder, Justin Karol (Mincmist of Mitawa Mitawa 1763-1764) (Leave), Schröder, Jerzy Antoni; 1764 (1764-00-00-1764-00-00);Ceremony of thanks to the St. Paul Cathedral of London led by George III, for the naval victories of Great Britain, December 19, 1797 John Milton. Ceremony of thanks to the Cathedral Saint-Paul de London led by George III, for the naval victories of Great Britain, December 19, 1797. Money.As (Coin) Potraying Emperor Galerius. Roman, minted in Alexandria. Date: 305 AD-311 AD. Dimensions: Diam. 2.5 cm; 3.87 g. Bronze. Origin: Ancient Mediterranean. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA.crown thaler; Stanis Aw August Poniatowski (Polish king; 1764-1795); 1794 (1794-00-00-1794-00-00);Gibraltar, Elżbieta II (1952 ), 5 Pens, Tadworth (Piejoy Mint); 1990 Ryman, Alfred , Maklouf, Raphael David , Tadworth (Pobjoy Mint)National Printing, 1848 FarOchon, Eugene. National Printing, 1848. Money. 1848-1848.crown thaler; Stanis Aw August Poniatowski (Polish king; 1764-1795), Schröder, Justin (mincmire master of Mint Warsaw 1768-1772); 1768 (1794-00-00-1794-00-00);Marriage Stadholder Willem III with Maria van York 1677, 1677 history medal Silver medal, on the front the harnessed bust of William III to the right, with a change, on the reverse the bust of Mary to the left, with a change. silver (metal) striking (metalworking)Stanisław August Poniatowski (1764-1795), Crown Dwarotka, Warsaw; 1774 Mint Warsaw, Stanisław August Poniatowski (1732 1798)Philosophy, nineteenth century Philoto philosophy, nineteenth century ". Bronze.Margaret of Parma (1522-1586), Governor of the Netherlands, Jacques Jonghelinck, 1567 history medal Silver medal. Front: breastpiece woman inside Cover. Reverse: Woman with olive and palm branch in her left and sword in her right hand is high above the waves whopping by storms; Left city with ship, right church under a tree in the hilly landscape inside. Antwerp silver (metal) casting NetherlandsItaly, Wiktor Emanuel III (1900-1946), 50 centisimi, rent, rome, Mennica Rzym, Romagnoli, Giuseppe (1872 1966), Motti, Attilio Silvio (1867 1935)Test for the 20 francs of the Second Republic, 1848 Augustin Dupr� (1748-1833). In the part of 20 francs of the Second Republic, 1848. Unidentified material. 1848.Fars that coin Con, 10 ,denarius (ducal type). Bolesław II Śmiały (król Polski ; 1058-1079), rulerAS; Trajan (53-117; Roman emperor 98-117); 114-117 (112-00-00-117-00-00);heads, radial crowns, oak wreathsCarnavalet Museum, Medals Collectioncrown thaler; Stanis Aw August Poniatowski (Polish King; 1764-1795), Partenstein, Antoni (Fl. 1772-1774); 1774 (1794-00-00-1794-00-00);False Coin, Crown Zloty, 1671, Michael Korybut Wiśniowiecki (Michael I) (1669 1673)2 crowning; Stanis Aw August Poniatowski (Polish King; 1764-1795), Partenstein, Antoni (Fl. 1772-1774); 1774 (1774-00-00-1774-00-00);Bliżej Kultury Unknown, Hautsch, Georg (1659 1745)Pier Paolo Galeotti, Cristoforo Madruzzo, 1512 1587, Cardinal, Prince Bishop of Trent 1539, of Brixen 1542 (obverse), probably 1551 Cristoforo Madruzzo, 1512-1587, Cardinal, Prince Bishop of Trent 1539, of Brixen 1542 obverseDomenico di Polo di Angelo de' Vetri, Cosimo I de' Medici, 1519 1574, 2nd Duke of Florence 1537, later Grand Duke of Tuscany 1569 (reverse) Cosimo I de' Medici, 1519-1574, 2nd Duke of Florence 1537, later Grand Duke of Tuscany 1569 reverseBernard, Thomas (n.1650 - D.1713), Marsal given to the king (main title), 1663. Metal. Petit Palais, Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris.crown thaler; Stanis Aw August Poniatowski (Polish King; 1764-1795), Brenn, Efraim (Fl. 1774-1792); 1776 (1794-00-00-1794-00-00);denarius; Trajan (53-117; Roman emperor 98-117); 103-111 (103-00-00-111-00-00);Roma (mitol.), Heads, laurel wreaths, spears5 And the Image images ... Jean-Louise, 1813 5 Soldi of Empress Marie-Louise, 1813. Silver. 1813.Medal awarded to A.P.C. The King, Civil Engineer, by the Academy of Arts and Trades of Paris, 1851 Medal awarded to A. P. C. The king, civil engineer, by the Academy of Arts and Crafts of Paris. Silver copper, 1851.Optimo Primaces ", s.D. (Factice Title) Anonymous. The best ruler. Nickel (reverse).Alexander de Beauharnais (1761-1794) P. G. Liénard. "Alexander de Beauharnais (1761-1794)". Golden copper repulsed.Marriage of Napoleon and Marie-Louise, April 1, 1810 (dummy title) Bertrand Andrieu (1761-1822). Marriage of Napoleon and Marie-Louise, April 1, 1810. Silver, 1810.Louis XVI, King of France (1774-1792) Louis XVI, King of France (1774-1792). Brass. 1790. Anonymous photography.Napoleon I (1769-1821) Emperor / Napoleon III (1808-1873) Emperor, s. d. (Dummy title) Medal of Napoleon I (1769-1821) and Napoleon III (1808-1873), French emperors.Polish Kingdom, Russian Partition (1832-1841), Mikołaj I, 30 Kopiejek / 2 Zlotys, Warsaw; 1841 Mikołaj I (1825 55), Mint of WarsawSestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Hadrian. Roman, minted in Rome. Date: 128 AD-132 AD. Dimensions: Diam. 3.3 cm; 25.01 g. Bronze. Origin: Roman Empire. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA. Author: ANCIENT ROMAN.Joseph Charles Roettiers (1635-1703). Half-Bacs said "at the old head" of Louis XV, 1773. Silver, 1773. Paris, Carnavalet Museum. Numismatics, currency room, 18th 18th 18th 18th 18th 18th 18 century, partPiece of 100 francs in gold of Napoleon III, 1859 Albert-desired barr� (1818-1878). Piece of 100 francs in gold of Napoleon III, 1859. Or. 1859.Test for the 10-cent of the second republic, 1848 Eug�ne Andr� Oudin� (1810-1887). Test for the 10-cents of the second republic, 1848. Copper. 1848.sesterce; Trajan (53-117; Roman emperor 98-117); 104-111 (103-00-00-111-00-00);Abundantia with a cornucopia (iconogr.), Heads, abundance horns, bay wreathsCarnavalet museum, medal collectionscudo. Innocenty X (papież ; 1644-1655), ruler, Państwo Kościelne, issuerChamber of Commerce in Antwerp, in honor of Willem I Frederik, King of the Netherlands. Silver medal. Front: breastpiece man inside. Downside: river god with helm and stuffed horn of abundance, leaning on dolphin inside; Cross-section: year on pennant, signature and opened, stabbedMedal 1861 American. Medal. American. 1861. Probably copper. Made in New York, New York, United StatesLouis XVI, January 21, 1793 (dummy title) Louis XVI, January 21, 1793. Silver, 1793.Ancient false coin, fancifulRoman 15th Century, Pietro Barbo, 1417 1471 (Pope Paul II, 1464), as Cardinal of San Marco (obverse), 1455 Pietro Barbo, 1417-1471 (Pope Paul II, 1464), as Cardinal of San Marco obversedenarius. Hadrian (Roman emperor; 117-138), emperorPlanets-manager. Cornalet Collection Sites 2013-2016. Numismatic.Commemorative coin of the visit of the Prince of Salerno to the currency of Rouen, 1846 Nicolas-Pierre Tiolier (1784-1853). Commemorative coin of the visit of the Prince of Salerno to the currency of Rouen, 1846. Copper. 1846.Wochy, Wiktor Emanuel III (1900 1946), 2 lire; 1923 Mennica Rzym, Motti, Attilio Silvio (1867 1935), Morbiducci, Publio (1889 1963)Currency of Paris (n. - d.), Henri II (main title). Bronze copper alloy. Light brown patina. Petit Palais, Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris.Carnavalet Museum, Medals Collectiondenarius; Hadrian (76-138; Roman emperor 117-138); 119-122 (119-00-00-122-00-00);Genius (mitol.), Patery, Busters, Bay WreathsTony-Noël, Paul (Edme-Anthony-Paul Noël, dit) (n.1845-01-27-D.1909-10-03), portrait of Emile Pessard (main title), 1865. Patinated plaster. Petit Palais, Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris.Currency of Paris (n. - d.), Pius IV: Pius IIII Pont OPT Max (main title). Copper alloy. Brown patina. Petit Palais, Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris.Andrea Gritti (1454-1538), Doge of Venice (from 1523) 1534 Andrea Spinelli. Andrea Gritti (1454-1538), Doge of Venice (from 1523). Italian. 1534. Bronze. Medals and PlaquettesNew Zealand, Elżbieta II (1952 ), 50 Cents, Llantrisant; 1976 Mint Llantrisant, Machin, Arnold (1911 1999), Berry, George James (1906 1979)Carnavalet museum, medal collection Right head to the right of Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte; Reverse registration on six lines.Bliżej Kultury unknown, Dassier, JeanCoin Portraying Emperor Severus Alexander 235 CE Roman Empire. The front of this coin portrays the emperor Severus Alexander, facing right.On the back a figure, most likely Severus Alexander, stands holding a whip.. Bronze . Ancient RomanMedal, Cast Brass, Medal commemorating the International Exposition of Paris. Obverse shows the laureate head of Emperor Napoleon III. Reverse shows the exposition encircled by French city arms., France, 1867, metalwork, Decorative Arts, MedalMedal of Kolman Helmschmid (1471-1532) dated 1532 After a model by Hans Kels the Younger This is an exceedingly rare example of a Renaissance medal of an armorer, which celebrates the life and accomplishments of Kolman Helmschmid (1471-1532), one of the greatest armorers of sixteenth-century Europe, and one of the most important artists represented in the Metropolitan Museum of Arts holdings of arms and armor.Designed by the Augsburg medalist Hans Kels the Younger, the medal is among his earliest works, and one of only four examples known. The comparable examples are preserved in the Münzkabinett of the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin-Preussischer Kulturbesitz, Berlin; the Münzkabinett of the Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum, Brunswick; and the Staatliche Münzsammlung, Munich.The medal provides an eloquent testimony of the high standing of Kolman Helmschmid among the artists of his day, and of the recognized need to preserve his memory from oblivion. Renaissance medals were almost exclusively cBliżej Kultury British royal mintPiefort for testing of the room of 5 francs, 1848 Piefort for testing of 5 francs, 1848. Bronze. 1848.Bliżej Kultury Mécca Budapest, István, Iván (1905 1967)Medal on the aversion of the Netherlands to the Duke of Anjou, jeton utility medal medal exchange buyer, Dutch virgin tied to the feet by the Duke of Anjou In the presence of the Spanish king the Dutch lion comes to liberate her. Omschrift omschrift: .VBI-. REX. IN. POPVLVM. TIRANNVS. 1583 (where the king is the villager) Spanish king, duke of Anjou Dutch lion Dutch virginHalfcrown from Board ofRevenue. Mint: Board of RevenueGreat Britain, Jerzy VI (1936 1952), 1 Pens, London; 1938 Mint London, Paget, Thomas Humphrey (1893 1974), Coombes, Charles Walter (1879 1914)Dutch 3 guilders, 1832, Willem I (King of the Netherlands), 1832 coin Silver coin. Front: Bust to the right. Reverse: between value designation 3 g crowned national weapon shield. Year above Kroon. Ride. Utrecht silver (metal) striking (metalworking)Bliżej Kultury unknown, Dassier, JeanTrial for the 5 francs room, 1848 Fran�ois Alard (Said Gamot). Test for the 5 Francs Room, 1848. Etain. 1848.Polish Kingdom, Russian Partition (1832-1841), Mikołaj I, 30 Kopiejek / 2 Zlotys, Warsaw; 1840 Mikołaj I (1825 55), Mint of WarsawGianfrancesco Gonzaga di Rodigo, 1445-1496, Lord of Bozzolo, Sabbioneta, and Viadana 1478 obverse. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 4.06 cm (1 5/8 in.) gross weight: 34.16 gr (0.075 lb.) axis: 6:00. Medium: bronze. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: ANTICO.Polish Kingdom, Russian Partition (1842 1850), Mikołaj I, 25 kopiejek / 50 groszy, Warsaw; 1847 Mikołaj I (1825 55), Mint of WarsawCystofor; Hadrian (76-138; Roman emperor 117-138); 117-138 (134-00-00-138-00-00);Minerva (Mitol.), Helmets, Patery, BustersDang of the VOC from the city of Utrecht, 1776, United Oostindische Compagnie, 1776 coin Copper mint. Front: on beam, including garland, placed, crowned coat of arms of the city of Utrecht. Reverse: monogram of the VOC, above which mint sign and including the year. Smooth edge. Utrecht copper (metal) striking (metalworking)denarius; Kommodus (161-192; Roman emperor 177-192); 184 (184-00-00-184-00-00);