Historical Coins and Medals

A collection of antique coins and medals featuring detailed portraits of historical figures, showcasing craftsmanship and historical significance.

2 crowning; Stanis Aw August Poniatowski (Polish King; 1764-1795), Brenn, Efraim (Fl. 1774-1792); 1779 (1779-00-00-1779-00-00);
2 crowning; Stanis Aw August Poniatowski (Polish King; 1764-1795), Brenn, Efraim (Fl. 1774-1792); 1779 (1779-00-00-1779-00-00);
Gianfrancesco Enzola, Galeazzo Maria Sforza, 1444 1476, 5th Duke of Milan 1466 (reverse), 1459 Galeazzo Maria Sforza, 1444-1476, 5th Duke of Milan 1466 reverseZygmunt III Waza (1587-1632), 4 Dukatowa Donatwa, Gdańsk; 1617 Ammon (Amman), Samuel (1590 1622), Mint of GdaWładysław IV Waza (1632-1648), 2 donatwa, Gdańsk; 1634 Mint of Gda2 crowning; Stanis Aw August Poniatowski (Polish king; 1764-1795), Sylm, Fryderyk Wilhelm (Fl. 1765-1767); 1768 (1768-00-00-1768-00-00);Stanisław August Poniatowski (1764-1795), Historical Trojak, Kraków; 1767 Mint of Kraków, Stanisław August Poniatowski (1732 1798)2 crowning; Stanis Aw August Poniatowski (Polish King; 1764-1795), Brenn, Efraim (Fl. 1774-1792); 1779 (1779-00-00-1779-00-00);Commemorative token: Music Competition, Thonon, August 2, 1885.Crown Two rdkat Jan Kazimierz Mint of Kraków, Jan KazimierzFalse medal thaler of Zygmunt I Stary (1506-1548) with date 1533, Warsaw; 1812 1826; so called Biernacki Talar Majnert, Gotfryd (1767 1847)Lithuanian Trojak; Zygmunt II August (Polish king; 1544-1572); 1547 (1546-00-00-1546-00-00);Louis XVI, King of France (1774-1792) Johann Christian Reich (1740-1814). Louis XVI, King of France (1774-1792). Brass. 1790.Zygmunt III Waza (1587-1632), Dukat Gdański, Gdańsk; 1614 Mint of Gdańsk, Zygmunt III WazaFalse Coin, Crown Six Groschen, 1756, Augustus III SAS (1733 1763)24 Krajcary; Jerzy Rudolf (KSI  Legnica-Brzeski; 1595-1653); 1622 (1622-00-00-1622-00-00);Jerzy Rudolf (Prince Legnica - 1595-1653), Jerzy Rudolf (Prince Legnica - 1595-1653) - iconography, Piastów (family), Duchy of Brest (coat of arms), the Duchy of Legnica -Brzeskie (coat of arms), ruler's busts, portraits, portraits in Paradna armor, message (provenance), four -track coat of arms, shields, coat of arms, coat of arms under the prince's miterFalse Coin, Riga Three Groschen, 1588, Sigismund III Vasa (1587 1632)3 ducats. Maciej II Habsburg (cesarz rzymsko-niemiecki ; 1557-1619), ruler, Wrocław, issuer2 ducats (stamp Thalara); Christian (Ksi  Brzesko-Legnicka-Wośowski; 1618-1672), Brettschneider, Christoph (Fl. 1637-1714); 1672 (1672-00-00-1672-00-00);Christian (Prince of Brest-Legnicka-Wołowski-1618-1672), Christian (Prince of Brest-Legnicki-Wołowski-1618-1672)-iconography, Piastów (family), R6 (rarity), Quarter priests in gold, Silesian Eagle (iconogr. to discovered head, portraits of rulers, message (provenance)Stanisław August Poniatowski (1764-1795), Złotówka Koronna, Warsaw; 1795 Mint Warsaw, Stanis Aw August Poniatowski (1732 1798)thaler. Chrystian (książę brzesko-legnicko-wołowski ; 1618-1672), ruler, Brettschneider, Christoph (fl. 1637-1714), moneyer, Hoffmann, Georg Franz (fl. ca 1660-1710), engraverHenri II, 1519-1559, King of France 1547 obverse. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 5.21 cm (2 1/16 in.) gross weight: 53.06 gr (0.117 lb.) axis: 12:00. Medium: bronze//Late cast. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Etienne Delaune.Antonio Marescotti, Galeazzo Maria Sforza, 1444 1476, Count of Pavia (obverse) Galeazzo Maria Sforza, 1444-1476, Count of Pavia obverseTwo and a Half Dukata Władysław III (Donatywa) Mint of Gdańsk, W Adys Aw IIICosimo I de' Medici, 1519-1574, Duke of Florence 1537, later Grand Duke of Tuscany 1569 obverse. Dated: probably 1537. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.). Medium: bronze//Struck. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Domenico di Polo di Angelo de' Vetri.False Coin, Crown Six Groschen, 1761, Augustus III SAS (1733 1763)Cystofor; Hadrian (76-138; Roman emperor 117-138); 117-138 (117-00-00-138-00-00);Diana (mitol.), Head, deerJohn II Kazimierz (1649-1668), Semi portaun Koronny, Kraków; B.R. Mint of Kraków, Jan KazimierzFranc of silver copper of the league, in the name of Charles X, 1590 Anonymous. Silver copper of the league, in the name of Charles X, 1590. Silver copper. 1590.The Future Philip II of Spain as Prince of Austria obverse. Dated: 1548/1549. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 7.8 cm (3 1/16 in.). Medium: bronze. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: LEONE LEONI.Half Sovereign: Edward VI (obverse), 1549-1550. England, Edward VI, 1547-1553. Gold; diameter: 2.9 cm (1 1/8 in.).Stanisław August Poniatowski (1764-1795), Crown Dwarotka, Warsaw; 1792 Mint Warsaw, Stanisław August Poniatowski (1732 1798)NUMISMATICA. MONEDA MODERNA. TRIPLE DUCATON DE ORO, DE FELIPE IV. ANVERSO. BUSTO DEL REY A LA DERECHA. (DEPOSITO: MUSEO ARQUEOLOGICO NACIONAL).Galeazzo Maria Sforza, 1444-1476, 5th Duke of Milan 1466 reverse. Dated: 1459. Medium: bronze. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Gianfrancesco Enzola.crown thaler; Stanis Aw August Poniatowski (Polish king; 1764-1795), Sylm, Fryderyk Wilhelm (Fl. 1765-1767); 1766 (1766-00-00-1766-00-00);Currency of Paris (n. - d.), Charles IX (main title). Bronze copper alloy. Light brown patina. Petit Palais, Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris.Style of Niccolò Fiorentino, Caterina Sforza Riario, 1463 1509, Countess of Forli and Imola (obverse) Caterina Sforza-Riario, 1463-1509, Countess of Forli and Imola obverseSilver casting of 3 ducat coin; Wilhelm von Rosenberg (Great Chamberlain of the Czech Kingdom; 1582-1591); 1582-1591 (1582-00-00-1591-00-00);The Order of the Golden Runa, Rosenberg (coat of arms), Wilhelm von Rosenberg (the Great Chamberlain of the Kingdom of the Czech Republic - 1535-1592), Wilhelm von Rosenberg (the great chamberlain of the Kingdom of the Czech Republic - 1535-1592) - iconography, city coins, orders, bans, bans, male bans, bans, bans, busts Men's in the Kerza, men's portrait to the left (iconogr.), Portrait of the ruler in a robe with a crisis, portraits, portraits of the ruler with a discovered head, knight (iconogr.), knight with a sword and a coat of arms, knights, coat of arms shieldsJohn II Kazimierz (1649-1668), Crown Ducat; 1662 Jan KazimierzStanisław August Poniatowski (1764-1795), Half Matrix, Warsaw; 1768 Mint Warsaw, Stanisław August Poniatowski (1732 1798)False Coin, Speaker, 1709, Frederick Augustus I (1694 1733), SaxonyJan III Sobieski (1674-1696), Medal minted on the occasion of the Royal Couple's stay in Gdańsk Höhn, Jan (m .; Ca 1641 1693)Utrechtse Dukaat, 1790, Province of Utrecht, 1790 coin Gold coin. Front: Knight between the year to the right. In the right hand sword, in the left hand bundle. Reverse: in decorated square five -line inscription. Cable edge. Utrecht gold (metal) striking (metalworking)Saxon-Polish ducat. August II Mocny (król polski ; 1697-1706, 1709-1733), ruler, Fryderyk August I (książę elektor Saksonii ; 1694-1733), ruler, Schomburg, Johann Georg (fl. ca 1737), minterInsurrection of Lyon, Days of June 15th and 16th, 1849 (Title Title) Insurrection of Lyon, Days of June 15 and 16, 1849. Brass, 1849.Five ducats or half tailed Jan Kazimierz Mint of Kraków, Jan KazimierzBliżej Kultury unknownthaler. Jerzy III (książę brzeski ; 1611 - 1664), ruler, Pfahler, Christian (fl. 1651-1665), moneyer, Weiss, Elias (fl. 1657-1673), mint wardenResult of the plebiscite of 21 and 22 November 1852 in favor of Napleon III (1808-1873) in the Department of the Seine (Title Title) Jean-Pierre Montagny (1789-1882). Medal of the result of the plebiscite of 21 and 22 November 1852 in favor of Napleon III (1808-1873) in the department of Seine, 1852.Music Competition at the Inauguration of Isigny Railway, July 3, 1881 Music competition at the inauguration of the Iron Path of Isigny, July 3, 1881.Giovanni Pico della Mirandola, 1463-1494, Philosopher and Poet. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 4.81 cm (1 7/8 in.) gross weight: 25.58 gr (0.056 lb.). Medium: bronze. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Medalist T. R.Stanisław August Poniatowski (1764-1795), Stanisław Konarski (1700 1773) Holzhaeusser, Johann Philip (1741 1792), Mint of WarsawAntonia del Balzo, 1441-1538, Wife of Gianfrancesco Gonzaga di Rodigo 1479 obverse. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 4.11 cm (1 5/8 in.) gross weight: 31.92 gr (0.07 lb.) axis: 7:00. Medium: bronze. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: ANTICO.Giovanni Paolo Lomazzo, 1538-1600, Milanese Painter and Theorist obverse. Dated: c. 1560. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 5.1 cm (2 in.) gross weight: 39.5 gr (0.087 lb.) axis: 12:00. Medium: bronze. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: ANNIBALE FONTANA.Hercule-François, 1544-1584, Duc d'Alençon and d'Anjou obverse. Dated: 17th century. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 3.57 cm (1 3/8 in.) gross weight: 21.81 gr (0.048 lb.) axis: 12:00. Medium: bronze. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: French 17th Century.Krzysztof Radziwiłł Called The Younger (1585 1640) Mint of Vilnius, Trylner, Hanuszthaler. Jerzy Rudolf (książę legnicko-brzeski ; 1595-1653), rulerMarie Antoinette (1755-1793), Queen of France (1774-1792) P. G. Li�nard (1849-00). Marie-Antoinette (1755-1793), Queen of France (1774-1792). Silver copper repulsed.FALSE COIN, CROWN TALLING, 1762, Augustus III SAS (1733 1763)NUMISMATICA. MEDALLA MODERNA. DE CARLOS V Y FELIPE II, POR JAKOB JONGHELINCK. ANVERSO. RETRATO DE CARLOS V A LA DERECHA. CON CORAZA Y TOISON. (DEPOSITO: MUSEO ARQUEOLOGICO NACIONAL).Michel Molart, Louis XIV, 1638 1715, King of France 1643 (obverse), 1684 Louis XIV, 1638-1715, King of France 1643 obverseAureus of Caracalla, Roman Emperor fromRome. Ruler: Caracalla, Roman Emperor, A.D. 188-217, ruled A.D. 198-217 Mint: Rome Artist: UnknownStanisław August Poniatowski (1764-1795), Złotówka Koronna, Warsaw; 1791 Mint Warsaw, Stanisław August Poniatowski (1732 1798)Friedrich Hagenauer, Philipp Melanchthon, 1497 1560, Reformer (obverse), probably 1543 Philipp Melanchthon, 1497-1560, Reformer obversecrown thaler; Stanis Aw August Poniatowski (Polish king; 1764-1795), Sylm, Fryderyk Wilhelm (Fl. 1765-1767); 1766 (1794-00-00-1794-00-00);Gdańsk ducat. Zygmunt III Waza (król polski ; 1587-1632), ruler, Bermann, Stanisław (fl. 1618-1635), moneyerducat; Fryderyk V from the Palatine of the Rhine (King of the Czech Republic; 1619-1621); 1620 (1620-00-00-1620-00-00);Fryderyk V (Palatine Rhine, King of the Czech Republic - 1596-1632), Fryderyk V (Rhine Palatine, Czech King - 1596-1632) - iconography, Czech kingdom (coat of arms), Palatinate (coat of arms), R6 (rare), Wittelsbach (family) , Wrocław (coat of arms), Czech lion walking left (iconogr.), Lions, urban coat of arms (iconogr.), City coins, bust, male bust, male bust in the Kerza, men's bust in armor, male portrait to the right, portraits , portraits of rulers, four -track disc with heart field, coat of arms, shieldsCoronation from Frederik, Keurvorst from the Palatinate and Elisabeth to King and Queen of Bohemia. Oval silver medal. Front: brisket man and woman inside. Reverse: Five hands wear crown illustrated by hemell light inscription; In addition, inscription above bundle arrows.3 ducats; Jerzy Rudolf (KSI  Legnica-Brzeski; 1595-1653); 1621 (1621-00-00-1621-00-00);Jerzy Rudolf (Prince Legnica - 1595-1653), Jerzy Rudolf (Prince Legnica - 1595-1653) - iconography, Piastów (family), Duchy of Brest (coat of arms), the Duchy of Legnica -Brzeskie (coat of arms), ruler's busts, portraits, portraits in Paradna armor, portraits of the ruler with a discovered head, portraits of rulers, rosettes, four -track coat of arms, shields, coat of arms, coat of arms near Mitra Książęca, purchase (provenance)4 ducats (a half -thaler stamp); Jan Christian (KSI  Legnica-Brzeski; 1591-1639), Jerzy Rudolf (KSI  Legnica-Brzeski; 1595-1653), Tuchmann, Christoph (Fl. 1607-1610); 1611 (1611-00-00-1611-00-00);Jan Christian (Prince of Brest - 1591-1639), Jan Christian (Prince of Brest - 1591-1639) - iconography, Jerzy Rudolf (Prince Legnica - 1595-1653), Jerzy Rudolf (Prince Legnica - 1595-1653) - iconography, Piastów ( family), R8 (rarity), brothers, two brothers (iconogr.), Duchy of Brest (coat of arms), principal of Legnica (coat of arms), half -gray prints in gold, bust, bustles, ruler, portraits, portraits, portraits in parade armor, portraits of the ruler with discovered head, portraits of rulers, shields, coat of arms, coat of arms at the prince's miterCarnavalet museum, medal collectionGdańsk Ducat; Zygmunt III Waza (King of Poland; 1587-1632), Klüwer, Daniel (Fl. 1608-1618); 1610 (1610-00-00-1610-00-00);Stanisław August Poniatowski (1764-1795), Medal with the motto Nee Cede Malis (Adversities don't win) Mint Warsaw, Holzhaeusser, Johann Philip (1741 1792)ducat. Karol (książę nyski ; biskup wrocławski ; 1608-1624), rulerA medal commemorating the transfer of Stefan Batory's corpses to the royal graves in Wawel Schindler, A.Saint George and the Dragon reverse. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 4.29 cm (1 11/16 in.) gross weight: 15.31 gr (0.034 lb.) axis: 12:00. Medium: bronze. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: GASPARE MOLA.3 ducats (1 thaler stamp). Jan Chrystian (książę legnicko-brzeski ; 1591-1639), ruler, Jerzy Rudolf (książę legnicko-brzeski ; 1595-1653), ruler, Tuchmann, Christoph (fl. 1607-1610), moneyer5 ducats (Talara stamp); Jan Christian (KSI  Legnica-Brzeski; 1591-1639), Jerzy Rudolf (KSI  Legnica-Brzeski; 1595-1653), Tuchmann, Christoph (Fl. 1607-1610); 1610 (1610-00-00-1610-00-00);Jan Christian (Prince of Brest - 1591-1639), Jan Christian (Prince of Brest - 1591-1639) - iconography, Jerzy Rudolf (Prince Legnica - 1595-1653), Jerzy Rudolf (Prince Legnica - 1595-1653) - iconography, Piastów ( family), R7 (rarity), brothers, two brothers (iconogr.), Duchy of Brest (coat of arms), the Duchy of Legnica-Brzeskie (coat of arms), letters, letters CT, Talara prints in gold, portraits, portraits in parade armor, semi-priest of the ruler , shields, coat of armsgroschen. Schwerdtner, Konrad Henryk (fl. 1759-1762), creator, Karol Chrystian saski (książę Kurlandii i Semigalii ; 1758-1763), rulerAS; Trajan (53-117; Roman emperor 98-117); 114-117 (112-00-00-117-00-00);heads, radial crowns, oak wreathsItalian 16th Century, Marguerite of France, 1523 1574, Duchess of Savoy (obverse), 16th century Marguerite of France, 1523-1574, Duchess of Savoy obverseToruń ducat. Jacobson, Emden Jakub van (fl. 1616-1639), mint tenant, Zygmunt III Waza (król polski ; 1587-1632), rulerAugust II Mocny (1697 1706, 1709-1733), Dukat Gdański, Gdańsk; 1698 Mint Gdańsk, August II Mocny (1697 1706, 1709 1733)False coin, crown medal taler, 1587, Sigismund III Vasa (1587 1632)ECU at the eight L of Louis XIV, 1704 Anonymous. ECU at the eight L of Louis XIV, 1704. Silver, 1704. Carnavalet Museum, History of Paris.Matteo de' Pasti, Sigismondo Pandolfo Malatesta, 1417 1468, Lord of Rimini and Fano (obverse), 1446 Sigismondo Pandolfo Malatesta, 1417-1468, Lord of Rimini and Fano obversecrown thaler; Stanis Aw August Poniatowski (Polish king; 1764-1795); 1795 (1795-00-00-1795-00-00);False medal made on the occasion of the death of Tsar Alexander I (1801 1825)Portuga Lithuanian; Zygmunt III Waza (King of Poland; 1587-1632), Naruszewicz, Krzysztof (fl. 1618-1630); 1621 (1621-00-00-1621-00-00);Gdańsk ducat. Jan III Sobieski (król polski ; 1674-1696), ruler, Lesse Daniel (1656-1685), moneyerCrown ducat; Stanis Aw August Poniatowski (Polish king; 1764-1795), Brenn, Efraim (mincmaster; 1741-1792); 1781 (1774-00-00-1774-00-00);Campaign of Italy, 1797 (dummy title) Campaign of Italy. Silver copper, 1797.False coin, 50 zlotys, 1818, Alexander I (1815 1825), Kingdom of PolandZygmunt III Waza (1587-1632), Dukat Gdański, Gdańsk; 1592 Zygmunt III Waza, Mint of Gdańsk, Klüwer, Filip (1548 1610)Domenico Grimani, 1463-1523, Cardinal 1493 obverse. Dated: 1493/1523. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 5.3 cm (2 1/16 in.). Medium: bronze. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Roman 15th Century.Louis XVIII (1755-1824), King of France (1814-1824), 1815 Raymond Gayrard (1777-1858). Louis XVIII (1755-1824), King of France (1814-1824), 1815. Golden copper repulsed.Mantuan 16th Century or Possibly Moderno, F Francina, lived late fifteenth century (obverse), probably early 1490s F. Francina, lived late fifteenth century obverseMaria of Burgundy, died 1482, Wife of Maximilian of Austria 1477 reverse. Dated: 1477. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 4.88 cm (1 15/16 in.) gross weight: 33.42 gr (0.074 lb.) axis: 6:00. Medium: bronze. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Attributed to Giovanni Candida.Jacopo Nizzola da Trezzo, Mary Tudor, 1516 1558, Queen of England 1552 (obverse), 1555 Mary Tudor, 1516-1558, Queen of England 1552 obverse1 thaler. Jan Chrystian (książę legnicko-brzeski ; 1591-1639), ruler, Jerzy Rudolf (książę legnicko-brzeski ; 1595-1653), ruler, Rieger, Hans (1580-1653), engraverSatiric medal representing Napoleon III, s. d. () Satiric medal representing Napoleon III. Brass, circa 1870.Medal on the murder of the Prince of Orange, jeton utility medal medal exchange buyer, the Prince of Orange is shot by Balthasar Gerards. In the background is Philips II Omschrift omschrift: .O. DIRVM. SCELVS. NON. MANEBIT. INVLTVM. .1584. (o horrifying crime it will not remain unlucky) Prince of Orange William of Orange Orange Balthasar Gerards Philips II