Historical Commemorative Medals

Detailed images of historical medals featuring portraits and inscriptions. Silver and bronze tones emphasize the artistry in depicting important figures.

crowning; Stanis Aw August Poniatowski (Polish king; 1764-1795), Schröder, Justin (mincmire master of Mint Warsaw 1768-1772); 1768 (1768-00-00-1768-00-00);
crowning; Stanis Aw August Poniatowski (Polish king; 1764-1795), Schröder, Justin (mincmire master of Mint Warsaw 1768-1772); 1768 (1768-00-00-1768-00-00);
Conquer from eleven cities through the French. Silver medal. Facade: Breast piece Boy (Louis XIV) within circumstances. Reverse: four-track loaded with warbuit above which flying victory luurke wreath keeps in writing.Provisional Government of the Republic, 1848 (dummy title) Anonymous. Provisional Government of the Republic, 1848. Copper.crown thaler; Stanis Aw August Poniatowski (Polish King; 1764-1795), Brenn, Efraim (Fl. 1774-1792); 1785 (1794-00-00-1794-00-00);Russian partition (1832-1841), Mikołaj I, 1 ½ rubla / 10 gold, medal (family), St. Petersburg; 1836 Petersburg mintDouble Poland - 50 z. Aleksander and Romanov (Russian emperor; Polish king; 1777-1825), Beiki, Jakub (1772-1827); 1819 (1819-00-00-1819-00-00);stamp cutter: A. Bemme, Price medal of the Teekengenootschap HIERDOOR TOT HOOGER, price medal penning footage zinc silver, silver plated, Image Muse of drawing, HEREY TO HOOGER (legend) . BEMME F. ROTTERDAM C.. DEL (in cut-off) drawing society This means Hooger RotterdamMedal on John Wilkinson, penning footage copper, bust John Wilkinson to the right omschrift: JOHN WILKINSON IRON MASTER iron smithyLysippus Junior, Giovanni Francesco Marascha (obverse) Giovanni Francesco Marascha obverseBonaparte, "Fried and Gluk", 1802 Medal Fried and Gluk. Brass, 1802.Silver test of Charles IX, 1563 Anonymous. Teston in silver of Charles IX (1550-1574), King of France. Silver, 1563.Provisional Government, 1848 (dummy title) Anonymous. Provisional Government, 1848. Brass.Take by Barcelona by Philippe V, September 12, 1712 (main title), 1715. Alloy with low melting point. Brown patina. Petit Palais, Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris.5 Francs fromBernJoseph II, 1741-1790, Holy Roman Emperor 1765 obverse. Dated: 1782. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 4.51 cm (1 3/4 in.) gross weight: 30.94 gr (0.068 lb.) axis: 12:00. Medium: silver. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Johann Georg Holtzhey.Bliżej Kultury Machin, Arnold (1911 1999), Devlin, Stuart , mennica CanberraAuguste Marie Henri Picot de Dampierre (1756-1793), General P. G. LIENARD 51849-1900) Auguste Marie Henri Picot de Dampierre (1756-1793), General. Golden copper, repulsed. Around 1801.Medal struck on the occasion of the Metropolitan Metropolitan of Fr. Antoni Fija Kowski (1778-1861);  1861 (1861-00-00-1861-00-00);Galerie métallique des grands hommes français (Great Men of France) Medal; Designed by Raymond Gayrard; cast bronze; Diam.: 4.1 cm (1 5/8 in.); 1907-17-48Eugène André Oudiné (1810-1887). "Eugène André Oudiné medal". Plaster. Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris, Petit Palais. 57551-6 Man, medal, numismatics, plaster, profile, portraitMan Island, Elżbieta II (1952 ), 2 Penns, Tadworth; 2002 Rank Broadley, Ian (1952 ), Tadworth (Pobjoy Mint)DECLARATION DE PLINITZ Christian-Joseph Kr�ger (1759-1814). DECLARATION OF PLINITZ. Money. August 25, 1791.Antoine Coëffier, called Antoine Ruzé, 1581-1632, Baron Longjumeau 1621 and Marquess of Effiat 1624 obverse. Dated: 1629. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 6.57 cm (2 9/16 in.) gross weight: 117.07 gr (0.258 lb.) axis: 12:00. Medium: bronze. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: JEAN WARIN.#Beginning of Shooting Data Section Nikon D700 2015/10/09 15: 50: 11.25 Time zone/Date: UTC, žtžt house: Džsactivže RAW (14 bits) Image size: L (4256 x 2832), FX Objective: 60mm f/2.8g Photographer: Copyright: Focal: 60mm Exhibition mode: Manual Measure: Matrinian shutter speed: 1/50S Opening: F/8 Expo Correction. : 0il Ržgl. PRE EXPO. : Sensitivity: ISO 400 OPTIMIZATION IMAGE: Balance of whites: PRO-RE-REGLAGE MANUAL D-0, 0, 0 MODE STATE: AF-C Zone AF mode: AF ˆ DETION OF CONTRACTE PROW AF: DžSActivž VR: REDUCTION OF THE Noise: Džsactivže REDUC. ISO noise: Džsactivže Color mode: Colorimžtrique space: Adobe RVB Tones Correction: Resorting shades: Saturation: Accentuation: D-lighting Active: Džsactivž Control LE DU VIGNATAGE: Normal Control of Distortion: Picture Control: SD  Standard background on: SD Standard Rapid confidence: 0 Accentualization: 3 Contrast: 0 Luminosit: 0 Saturation: 0 shade: 0 Filters effects: Virage: SYS Coordinating: Džsactivže Cleaning the Image sensor: 2015/05 /MONEDA-SOBERANO DE ORO-1897-REVERSO(JINETE). Location: PRIVATE COLLECTION. MADRID. SPAIN. QUEEN VICTORIA.Five Pound Piece: Portrait of Queen Victoria (obverse), 1893. Design by Thomas Brock (British, 1847-1922). Gold; diameter: 3.7 cm (1 7/16 in.).Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778), 1794 Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778). Brass, 1794.Legionaries in tribute to Archduke Izabella de Croy Walk, Kazimierz (1861 1921)Galerie métallique des grands hommes français (Great Men of France) Medal, 1821; Designed by Armand-Auguste Caqué (French, 1793 - 1881); cast bronze; Diam.: 4.1 cm (1 5/8 in.); 1907-17-17Sir Henry Trollope (1756-1839), British Admiral, 1796. John Gregory Hancock. Sir Henry Trollope (1756-1839), British Admiral, 1796. Silver metal. 1799.Allegorical head of a city. Tin. Paris, Carnavalet museum. NumismaticsSouth Africa Republic, 50 CENTS, 1966Bliżej Kultury Schindler, AugustCoronation of William IV 1831 Medalist: William Wyon British. Coronation of William IV 210233The China Medal of 1842, granted by the Government of India 1842 Medalist: William Wyon British. The China Medal of 1842, granted by the Government of India. Medalist: William Wyon (British, Birmingham 1795-1851 Brighton). British. 1842. Bronze. Medals and PlaquettesOliver Cromwell, Commemorating the Victory at the Battle of Dunbar obverse. Dated: 1650. Dimensions: overall (oval): 3.3 x 2.8 cm (1 5/16 x 1 1/8 in.) gross weight: 14.71 gr (0.032 lb.) axis: 12:00. Medium: bronze. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Thomas Simon.50 Polish zloty. Aleksander I (cesarz Rosji, król Polski ; 1777-1825), ruler, Benik, Jakub (1772-1827), mint intendantNapoleon III (1808-1873) Emperor, s. d. (Dummy title) Napoleon III Medal (1808-1873) Emperor.Carnavalet Museum, Medals CollectionRecognition of the Independence of the United States of America by the States General of the Netherlands, Johannes Michiel Lageman, 1782 history medal Silver medal. Front: Dutch Virgin with a bundle of arrows and freedom on Speer in the right hand, and Mercury Staff in the left hand; Horn stuffed at her feet; In the background of the city of Philadelphia and rocky landscape within Kerschrift; Cut: signature. Reverse: two flags, hanging on trident, for which barrels, suits and bales lie; In the background: boat inside; Cut: year. Amsterdam silver (metal) striking (metalworking)  United States of America. PhiladelphiaHeur et Malheur (Happiness and Woe), Raymond Gayrard, French, 1777 - 1858, Cast silver, Octagonal gambling token. Obverse shows the double bust of young Janus. Inscription: HEUR ET MALHEUR (happiness and woe) / GAYRARD-F. Reverse shows the three Muses., France, early 19th century, metalwork, Decorative Arts, Medal, MedalMedal on Claus Störtzenbecher, Hamburg, penning footage silver, to the right accustomed bust with beret of the pirate Claus Störtzenbecher which is hung in 1401 omschrift: CAPT - 1401 in cut: CLAVS. STORTZE BECHER. W. van Rede Germany hamburg Collection W van Rede Rotterdam.Mauger, Jean (n.1648-D.1722-09-09), campaign of 1647 (main title), 1647. Metal. Petit Palais, Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris.Galerie métallique des grands hommes français (Great Men of France), Armand-Auguste Caqué, French, 1793 - 1881, Cast bronze, Bust of Évariste Desiré de Forges, vicomte de Parny (1753 -1814) facing right; reverse: legend in 7 lines., France, 1822, metalwork, Decorative Arts, Medal, Medal, Galerie métallique des grands hommes français (Great Men of France), Armand-Auguste Caqué, French, 1793 - 1881, Cast bronze, Bust of Évariste Desiré de Forges, vicomte de Parny (1753 -1814) facing right; reverse: legend in 7 lines., France, 1822, metalwork, Decorative Arts, Medal, MedalMedal of the Marquis de Lafayette 1824 François Augustin Caunois French. Medal of the Marquis de Lafayette. 1824. Iron. Made in FranceMargaret of Austria (1522-1586) 1567 Medalist: Jacques Jonghelinck Netherlandish. Margaret of Austria (1522-1586). Medalist: Jacques Jonghelinck (Netherlandish, Antwerp 1530-1606 Antwerp). Netherlandish. 1567. Bronze. Medals and PlaquettesAnti-Prussian League, after 1871 (dummy title) Anti-Prussian League. Brass, after 1871.Medal Commemorating Ulysses S Grant 1897 New York City. Bronze . Tiffany and CompanyArvid Karlsteen, Juno Sealing Marriage Pact with Jupiter (reverse), 1680 Juno Sealing Marriage Pact with Jupiter reverseGold coin, 1 Ounce, Maple Leaf obverse Queen Elizabeth II, Great BritainDouble Constitutional Sol, 1791 Augustin Dupré (1748-1833) Double Constitutional Floor, 1791. Copper, 1791. Carnavalet Museum, History of Paris.Lodge of the perfect intelligence, 1789 Lodge of the perfect intelligence, 1789. Copper. 1789. Anonymous photography.First Anniversary of the Iie Republic, 1849 (dummy title) Medal representing the first anniversary of the Iie Republic, 1849 Brass, 1848.Georg Hautsch, Coronation Medal of Joseph I, 1678 1711, King of Hungary 1687, King of the Romans 1690, Holy Roman Emperor 1705 (obverse), 1690 Coronation Medal of Joseph I, 1678-1711, King of Hungary 1687, King of the Romans 1690, Holy Roman Emperor 1705 obverseBliżej Kultury unknown, Monogramista A. D.The John Griffin CarlisleMedal.   Subject: John Griffin Carlisle, American, 1834-1910 Artist: Charles E. Barber, American, born England, 1840-1917Duke of Monmouth, Defeat. England, died 1689. 1685. Jewelry and Adornments; medals. George Bower,. Struck silverMedal; 1902-26-9Proclamation of the Republic, September 4, 1870 (dummy title) Proclamation of the Republic, September 4, 1870. Copper and Dorure, 1870.Bliżej Kultury Mennica Poissy, Patey, Henri Auguste (1855 1930)MAUGER, Jean (n.1648-D.1722-09-09), TURIN (Main title), 1643. BRONZE. Petit Palais, Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris.1 Penny of Victoria, Queen of GreatBritain. Ruler: Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, British, 1819-1901, ruled 1837-1901 Artist: UnknownCommemoration of the revolution of February 1848 Anonymous. Commemoration of the revolution of February 1848. Etain.Golden medal presented to Benjamin Franklin by the Royal Society of London 1753.. Prints. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection. Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 , Associated objectsLuxembourgse Sol or Stuiver from Josef II, 1790 ,, 1790 coin Copper mint. Front: Crowned coat of arms. Reverse: in two lines of value indication, including year. Below that letter H of Mintplaats Günzburg. Smooth edge.  copper (metal) striking (metalworking)Medal Commemorating Washington's Resignation of the Presidency 1797. Medal Commemorating Washington's Resignation of the Presidency. 1797. Probably leadUnited States of America, 50 cents, Philadelphia; 1965 Mennica Philadelphia, Gasparro, Frank (1909 2001), Roberts, Gilroy (1905 1992)Medals. Henry IV and Mary of Medici Medals. Henry IV and Mary of Medici. Black and white projection plate. 1900-1930. Photograph of Jacques-Ernest Bulloz (1858-1942).Bliżej Kultury Mennica Bruksela, Lefèvre, Julien (1907 1984), Lefèvre, Nina Victorine (1904 1981)Bliżej Kultury Mint London, Gillick, Mary (1881 1965), Gardner, WilliamMedal: Tadeusz Kościuszko, 200th Anniversary of the Battle of Racławice Nowakowski, AndrzejBliżej Kultury IstanbulUnited States of America, 50 cents, Philadelphia; 1974 Mennica Philadelphia, Gasparro, Frank (1909 2001), Roberts, Gilroy (1905 1992)Bliżej Kultury Mennica Filadelfia, Flanagan, John (1865 1952), Cousins, William , Mercanti, John M. (1943 )Commemorative medal Franz Xaver GabelsbergerMarriage of Mary, Queen of Scots (1558) struck ca. 1832-41 Jean-Baptiste Salmson French. Marriage of Mary, Queen of Scots (1558) 210862Medal with bust of Lodewijk XIV. Front of a medal with bust and profil from Lodewijk XIV.1 Ounce, Canadian Maple Gold CoinBritish money coin Two shillings, King George VI florin, reverse with crowned rose, thistle and shamrock, obverse with king. British coin King George VI florinIn Honor of the Surgical and Pathological Discoveries of Sir Benjamin Collins Brodie, Bart., Sergeant-Surgeon to George IV, William IV, and Victoria (1783-1862) 1841 Medalist: William Wyon British. In Honor of the Surgical and Pathological Discoveries of Sir Benjamin Collins Brodie, Bart., Sergeant-Surgeon to George IV, William IV, and Victoria (1783-1862). Medalist: William Wyon (British, Birmingham 1795-1851 Brighton). British, London. 1841. Bronze. Medals and PlaquettesHonor Medal of the Gabelsberg Stenographer Centralverein Vienna for Carl WeizmannBritish sixpence money coin, Obverse with queen. British coin One old halfpennyPolish Republic, 50 Zlotys; 2016  Treasures of Stanisław August  Kazimierz Jagiellończyk National Bank of Poland, Mennica Polska S.A., Kotowicz, Robert, W Tróbska Wdowiarska, Anna Beata (1960 )J.G. Holtzhey, Medal on the time conditions at the beginning of the year 1761, medallion lead metal lead, Saturn is on split globe tears child and has sickle in right hand; on the globe: GERMANI. Lijk is on the edge of burial pit some banners; antique ship with broken oar, omschrift TRISTIS EVROPAE STATVS in cut-out VSQVEQVO Above J G HOLTZHEY FEC. GERMANI Saturn Dutch virgin death1 Swiss franc coin, reverse 1 Fr in wreath of oak leaves and gentian, obverse Helvetia shown standing and stars, official coin in Switzerland. Swiss money 1 franc silver coin