Historical Coinage Depictions

A collection of vintage gold coins showcasing different monarchs from Polish history, each intricately designed and featuring unique portraits.

Sigismund I the Old (1506-1548), Crown ducat, Krakow; 1529 Mint of Kraków, Zygmunt and Stary
Sigismund I the Old (1506-1548), Crown ducat, Krakow; 1529 Mint of Kraków, Zygmunt and Stary
Marriage Medal of Wilhelm V, Prince of Orange, and Frederica Sophia Wilhelmina, Princess of Prussia obverse. Dated: 1767. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 3.7 cm (1 7/16 in.) gross weight: 18.92 gr (0.042 lb.) axis: 12:00. Medium: silver. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Gysbert van Moelingen.Marcellus II (Marcello Corvino, 1501-1555), Pope 1555 obverse. Dated: c. 1555. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 7.6 cm (3 in.). Medium: bronze. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: GIOVANNI ANTONIO DE' ROSSI.ducat; Ferdinand I (Roman-German emperor; 1556-1564); 1551 (1551-00-00-1551-00-00);Wacław (St.Jean de Talaru, died 1550, Canon of Fourvière 1517. Dated: 1518. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 4.84 cm (1 7/8 in.) gross weight: 31 gr (0.068 lb.). Medium: bronze//Later cast. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Medalist of 1518.The Great Seal of William, the Dutch Prince of Orange King William III (&II) and Mary (Queen Mary II) of the Kingdoms of England, Scotland and Ireland. Dated 17th CenturyTalar (a half thaler stamp); Jerzy III (Ksi  Brzesko-Legnicka-Wośowski; 1611-1664), Ludwik IV (KSI  Brzesko-Rednicko-Wośców; 1616-1663), Christian (Ksi  Brzesko-Legnicko- Wośowski; 1618-1672), Pfahler, Christian (fl. 1651-1665); 1652 (1652-00-00-1652-00-00);Christian (Prince of Brest-Legnicka-Wołowski-1618-1672), Christian (Prince of Brest-Legnicki-Wołowski-1618-1672)-iconography, Jerzy III (Brest and Legnica prince-1611-1664), Jerzy III (Brest and Legnica prince - 1611-1664) - iconography, Ludwik IV (Prince Legnicki - 1616-1663), Ludwik IV (Prince Legnicki - 1616-1663) - iconography, Piastów (family), R7 (rarity), brothers, principality of Legnica -Brzes (coat of arms ), bust, portraits, portraits of rulers, message (provenance), four -track coat of arms, coat of arms under a helmet with labrai, shields, coat of arms, three brothers (iconogr.), Three busts en faceNeapolitan 16th Century, Francesco Potenziano, or Francesco da Potenza (obverse), c 1575 Francesco Potenziano, or Francesco da Potenza obverse2 occasional ducats on the death of George III, Duke of Brzeg (1/8 thaler stamp). Jerzy III (książę brzeski ; 1611 - 1664), rulerAscanio Padula obverse. Dated: 1577. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 5.05 cm (2 in.) gross weight: 49.78 gr (0.11 lb.) axis: 12:00. Medium: bronze. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Jacopo Nizzola da Trezzo.thaler; Christian (Ksi  Brzesko-Legnicka-Wośowski; 1618-1672), Weiss, Elias (Fl. 1657-1673); 1661 (1661-00-00-1661-00-00);Christian (Prince of Brest-Legnicki-Wołowski-1618-1672), Christian (Prince of Brest-Legnicki-Wołowski-1618-1672)-iconography, Piastów (family), R5 (rarity), Dar (provenance), Duchy of Legnica-Brzeg ( Coat of arms), letters, letters E - in, bans, male bars, male bars in armor, busts of the ruler, bust of the ruler to the right, busts in armor, portraits, men's portraits, male portraits to the right, portraits in parade armor, portraits of the rulers in armor, portraits of a ruler with a discovered head, portraits of rulers, four -track coat of arms, coat of arms under a helmet with labrai, shields, coat of armsSeal of Doge Michele Steno (obverse), 1400-1409. Italy, Venice, 15th century. Repousé gold over a core of wax and resin; diameter: 4.8 cm (1 7/8 in.). This opulent seal, an example of the splendor surrounding the ruler of Venice, was once attached to a charter issued in 1409. Seals were molded or embossed and attached to official documents as evidence of authenticity. This example is thought to be one of the finest Venetian seals to be preserved.Button, Brass, gold plated, Convex button with ornament showing heraldic devices on a shield, lion supporters, crown above and leaf ornament below. Back and shank of brass. On reverse, 'Superfins Paris E.B.', On card i80, France, 19th century, costume & accessories, Decorative Arts, ButtonCurrency of Paris (n. - d.), François II (main title). Bronze copper alloy. Gilding. Petit Palais, Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris.Marie de' Medici, 1573-1642, Wife of King Henri IV of France 1600 obverse. Dimensions: overall (height with suspension loop): 6.22 cm (2 7/16 in.) overall (diameter without loop): 5.31 cm (2 1/16 in.) gross weight: 44.22 gr (0.044 kg) axis: 12:00. Medium: gilded bronze. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Guillaume Dupré.Crown AugustDor; August III Sas (Polish King; 1733-1763), Croll, Ernest Dietrich (Fl. 1753-1763); 1754 (1178-00-00-1178-00-00);Button, Brass, Button for government official. Three fleur-de-lis surmounted by crown., Component -a is on card i80, France, 1815-30, costume & accessories, Decorative Arts, ButtonFront and back of a medal on the Alliance of France with the Swiss in 1602, Bernard Picart, 1683 - 1733 drawing Design for a print.  paper. ink. chalk pen alliance, league, union, foedus. medal (considered as a piece of sculpture, regardless of its specific function). historical persons France. SwitzerlandIssued three penny 'Queen Victoria Second Side-face' definitive stamp Visual and Verbal Communication, postage stamps