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Historical Medal Collection

Bronze and silver medals featuring historical figures, showcasing intricate designs and detailed portraits.

Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778), 1793 Theodore Bonneton. Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778), 1793. Golden Copper, 1793.
Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778), 1793 Theodore Bonneton. Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778), 1793. Golden Copper, 1793.
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Portrait of Pope Clement XII Corsini (obverse and reverse), 1734. Ottone Hamerani (Italian, 1694-1761). Bronze; diameter: 3.9 cm (1 9/16 in.).Johan Smeltzing, Medal on the escape of Hugo de Groot from Loevestein in 1621, penning footage copper, Borstbeeld Hugo de Groot slightly to the right, omschrift HUGO - GROTIUS. signed under bust, I.S. Hugo de Groot RotterdamGalerie métallique des grands hommes français (Great Men of France) Medal, 1821; Designed by Louis Michel Petit; cast bronze; Diam.: 4.1 cm (1 5/8 in.); 1907-17-20Federatif Pact in Orleans, 9 May 1790 Large. Federative Pact in Orleans, May 9, 1790. Bronze.The Sutlej Medal (1845-46) 1846 Medalist: William Wyon British. The Sutlej Medal (1845-46). Medalist: William Wyon (British, Birmingham 1795-1851 Brighton). British. 1846. Bronze. Medals and PlaquettesCommemorative medal Franz Xaver GabelsbergerRoussel, Jérôme (n.1663-D.1713-12-22), Academy of Inscriptions (main title), 1663. Metal. Petit Palais, Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris.Carnavalet museum, medal collection David's right head on the right; Reverse registration on five lines.Dam disk with show ,, 1675 - 1700 Inscription per CASVS.AD.PASSVS 'and' Constans.in.levitate '. Pictures of a falling skater and a saat with a corner in hand. Germany boxwood Inscription per CASVS.AD.PASSVS 'and' Constans.in.levitate '. Pictures of a falling skater and a saat with a corner in hand. Germany boxwoodFryderyk Buxhövden (1750-1811) Mint of Warsaw, Regulski, Jan (Ca 1760 1807)Matthias Corvinus, King of Hungary 1458-1490 obverse. Dated: late 15th century. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 5.2 cm (2 1/16 in.). Medium: bronze. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Florentine 15th Century.Carnavalet museum, medal collectionSir Thomas More, 1480-1535, Lord Chancellor of England 1529 obverse. Dated: 17th century. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 5.91 cm (2 5/16 in.) gross weight: 88.43 gr (0.195 lb.) axis: 12:00. Medium: bronze. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: English 17th Century.MAUGER, Jean (n.1648-D.1722-09-09), Dauphin's wedding, 1680 (main title), 1680. Alloy at low point of merger. Brown patina. Petit Palais, Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris.Upami medal of Zdzis Awa Tarnowski (1862-1937); Laszczka, Konstanty (1865-1956); 1926 (1926-00-00-1926-00-00);Marie-Joseph Chalier (1747-1793), Member of the Municipality of Lyon, 1793 Marie-Joseph Chalier (1747-1793), Member of the Municipality of Lyon, 1793. Lead.Ottone Hamerani, Prince Henry Stuart, 1725 1807, Cardinal of York 1747 (reverse), 1729 Prince Henry Stuart, 1725-1807, Cardinal of York 1747 reverseBliżej Kultury Brussels mint, Elstrom, Harry, Bast, Jean De (1883 1975)Jean-Marie Chavannes. "Campo Treaty Formio, October 17, 1797". Bronze, 1797. Paris, Carnavalet museum. 57572-5 Bronze, Campo Formio, Directory, Medal, Numismatics, Premiere Republic, Reverse, TraitsBliżej Kultury unknownCarnavalet museum, medal collection Right bust to the left of Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte (without legend); Reverse head on the left of the Laurée Republic, in a crown of oak and laurels.Galerie métallique des grands hommes français (Great Men of France) Medal; Designed by Auguste Masson (French, 1802 - 1870); cast bronze; Diam.: 4.1 cm (1 5/8 in.); 1907-17-39Masonic Commemoration of the Centennial of Washington's Death 1899 American. Masonic Commemoration of the Centennial of Washington's Death. American. 1899. BronzeMedal Commemorating the Founding of Saarlouis, 1688. Joseph Roettiers (Flemish, 1635-1703). Bronze, partially gilded; diameter: 5.1 cm (2 in.).Leo XII (Annibale della Genga, 1760-1829), Pope 1823 obverse. Dated: 1825. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 4.27 cm (1 11/16 in.) gross weight: 35.94 gr (0.079 lb.) axis: 12:00. Medium: bronze. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Giuseppe Girometti.Marie Antoinette (1755-1793), Queen of France (1774-1792) Benjamin Duvivier (1730-1819). Marie-Antoinette (1755-1793), Queen of France (1774-1792). TIN.Carnavalet museum, medal collectionMedal on Charles II of the Southern Netherlands, jeton utility medal medal exchange copper, bust of the Spanish king to the right legend: CAROL. II. D.G. HISP. ET. INDIAR. REX 16 (face) 78 (Charles II by King's King of Spain and the Institution) Charles II SpainCommemorative medal Franz Xaver GabelsbergerGiovanni Maria Mosca, Sigismund Augustus, 1520 1572, Grand Duke of Lithuania 1522, King of Poland 1530 (obverse), 1532 Sigismund Augustus, 1520-1572, Grand Duke of Lithuania 1522, King of Poland 1530 obverseCentennial of Washington's Inauguration 1889 American. Centennial of Washington's Inauguration. American. 1889. White metalItalian 16th Century, Carlo Visconti, 1523 1565, Cardinal 1565 (obverse), 16th century Carlo Visconti, 1523-1565, Cardinal 1565 obverseLouis XVI, King of France 1779-80 Jean-Baptiste Nini Italian In a technique of his own invention, Nini refined the local clay through a process of elutriation and used it to cast his medallions from finely engraved copper molds. Louis XVI, King of France. Jean-Baptiste Nini (Italian, Urbino 1717-1786 Chaumont-sur-Loire). French, Chaumont-sur-Loire. 1779-80. Medallion: cast terracotta (terre de Chaumont); frame: gilt wood. Sculpture-MiniatureMEDALLA CON EFIGIE DE ISABEL II. Location: MUSEO DE HISTORIA DE MADRID-NUMISMATICA. MADRID. SPAIN. ISABEL II REINA DE ESPAÑA (1830-1904).MOLART or MOLLART, Michel (n.1641-06-11-D.1713), promotion of knights in the order of the Holy Spirit in 1689 (main title), 1689. Alloy with low point of fusion. Brown patina. Petit Palais, Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris.Armand Auguste Caqué (1793 - 1881), Medal at the World Exhibition in Paris in 1855, penny visual material tin, Portrait of Napoleon III left legend: NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR (signature below) Paris World ExhibitionDeath of Rene Descartes. Silver medal. Front: breastpiece man inside. Downside: inscription between radiant sun and globeJubilee Medal, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the tradition of the Warsaw Mint Szwed Strżyński, Stefan, Mennica Polska S.A.Ancient coin of the Russian Empire with the image of the emperor Alexander the third. Ancient silver coin of the Russian Empire of 1 ruble with the image of the emperor Alexander the third. Copyright: xZoonar.com/GalinaxxTolochkox 5916190Centennial Medal of the Banque de France offered at Agent Agent, 1900 Louis Oscar Roty (1846-06-11). Centennial Medal of the Banque de France offered at Agent Agent, 1900. In 1900-1900.Carnavalet museum, medal collectionRaymond Gayrad (1807-1855). Claude-Hippolyte Clausel de Montals (1759-1857), bishop of Chartres (1824-1853). Bronze. Paris, Carnavalet museum. 70687-49 Averse, bronze, French Evening, Medal, Numismatics, Profile, PortraitTo Commemorate the Reception by the City of London of King Victor Emanuel, of Sardinia, December 4, 1855. Artist: Medalist: Benjamin Wyon (British, London 1802-1858 London). Culture: British. Dimensions: Diameter: 3 in. (76 mm). Date: 1855. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Portugal, 200 Escudos, Henryk Żeglarz; 1994 Lisbon Mint, Machado, S.design: C. Ploos van Amstel, Price medal Zeeland Society of Sciences, founded in 1769, price medal penning footage silver, Rock in the sea on which seven female figures symbolize the seven liberal arts. In the middle of the cut-off the Zeeland coat of arms, omschrift NON SORDENT IN UNDIS (In the middle of the waters they are not neglected) in cut-out SOCIET.-SCIENT BATAVO-FLESS PRAE-MIUM (Reward for the Dutch-Vlissings Genootschap van Wetenschappen ) Zeeland Zeeland Societas Scientiae Zelandicae Zeeland Society of Sciences VlissingenCarnavalet museum, medal collection Right The Ghent of Ghent Assisi from the front, the left arm leaning at a shield with the arms of Belgium, an oriflamme inscribed S.P.Q.G. in the right hand; At his feet, a lion, his head placed on his right knee; At the rear, a palisade and the belfry of the city of Ghent; Reverse registration on twelve lines.Marteau, François (n. - d.), Take by Berg op zoom (main title), 1747. Alloy at low point of merger. Brown patina. Petit Palais, Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris.Jacopo de' Medici, 1497-1555, Marquess of Marignan, and General of Charles V. Dated: 1552 or after. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 5.61 cm (2 3/16 in.) gross weight: 56.95 gr (0.126 lb.). Medium: bronze. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Pier Paolo Galeotti.Medal commemorating the English victory at the Battle of Culloden, 1746; Black and White Illustration;Andr�-Hercules, Cardinal de Fleury (1653-1743), Prime Minister (1726-1743), 1736 Jean Dassier (1676-1763). Andr�-Hercules, Cardinal de Fleury (1653-1743), Prime Minister (1726-1743). Bronze, 1736.NUMISMATICA. MEDALLA MODERNA. DE CARLOS III, CARLOS IV, MARIA LUISA DE PARMA Y FERNANDO VII POR GERONIMO ANTONIO GIL. ANVERSO. BUSTO DEL REY Y DE LOS PRINCIPES DE AUSTRIA CARLOS Y MARIA LUISA MIRANDOSE. MEDALLA DEDICADA A LA FAMILIA REAL POR LOS MINEROS DE NUEVA ESPAÑA COMO GRATITUD POR LOS FAVORES RECIBIDOS. (DEPOSITO: MUSEO ARQUEOLOGICO NACIONAL).Medal Commemorating First Japanese Embassy to the United States 1860 Anthony Paquet. Medal Commemorating First Japanese Embassy to the United States. 1860. BronzeProclamation of the I�d Republic at City Hall by Alexandre Ledru-Rollin (1807-1874), February 25, 1848; First Anniversary of the Iie Republic, 1849 (dummy title) Medal representing the proclamation of the 1st Republic at City Hall by Alexandre Ledru-Rollin (1807-1874), February 25, 1848; first anniversary of the Iie Republic. Brass, 1849.Joseph Luns, Minister of Foreign Affairs. Bronze plaque. Front portrait of luns to the left accustomed by writing. Reverse the Ridderzaal around which the Dutch province weapons and writing. According to a cardboard packaging.Gold Coin, Maple Canada, 1 OunceS.C. Snellen van Vollenhoven, Penning offered by the Dutch Entomological Association, Johan Philip van der Kellen, 1873 Bronze medal. Front: breastpiece man. Reverse: inscription Binnen Lauwerkrans and Dischanging Utrecht bronze (metal) striking (metalworking)Medallion - Wanda from Radziwi Czartoryska (1813-1845); Posch, Leonhard (1750-1831); 1. W. 19th century (1801-00-00-1825-00-00);Carnavalet museum, medal collectionBliżej Kultury Mint of ParisPisanello, Sigismondo Pandolfo Malatesta, 1417 1468, Lord of Rimini 1432 (obverse), 1445 Sigismondo Pandolfo Malatesta, 1417-1468, Lord of Rimini 1432 obverseGiovanni Antonio de' Rossi, Marcellus II (Marcello Corvino, 1501 1555), Pope 1555, 1555 Marcellus II (Marcello Corvino, 1501-1555), Pope 1555Project Grange Manzary MANZA 2014-2016 Carnavalet Museum, Medals CollectionProbably Simon de Passe, James I, 1566 1625, King of England 1603 (obverse), c 1625 James I, 1566-1625, King of England 1603 obverseTo Commemorate the Silver Wedding of Adolf and Albertine Bachofen von Echt 1884 Medalist: Anton Scharff. To Commemorate the Silver Wedding of Adolf and Albertine Bachofen von Echt 188026 Artist: Medalist: Anton Scharff, Austrian, Vienna 18451902, To Commemorate the Silver Wedding of Adolf and Albertine Bachofen von Echt, 1884, Bronze, Diameter: 1 15/16 in. (49 mm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Gift of Baron Bachofen von Echt, 1896, through S. Oettinger (96.12.2, .3)Discharges from Vienna by Leopold i.zilveren medal. Front: breastpiece man with laurel wreath inside. Downside: fight between riders for city, above that victory with bazuinen above pennant with inscription inscription; editionJacques-Jean Barre (1793-1855). Paris Charcuterie Commerce under Charles X, 1824-1830. Now (obverse). Paris, Carnavalet museum. Medal, numismaticsAlexandre Vassili�vitch Souvorov (1729-1800), Feld-Marechal Russian (1794), 1799 Alexandre Vassili�vitch Souvorov (1729-1800), Feld-Marshal Russian (1794). Bronze. 1799. Anonymous photography.Coronation medal for Queen Anne of England, 1702. Black and White Illustration from the Connoisseur, an Illustrated Magazine for Collectors Voll 3 (May-Aug 1902) published in London.Bliżej Kulturyducat; Piotr Biron (Ksi Kurland and Semigalia; 1769-1795); 1780 (1780-00-00-1780-00-00);Carnavalet Museum, Medals CollectionMatthew Boulton, front, (1728-1809) English engineer and industrialist, and James Watt (1736-1818) Scottish engineer and inventor, from a medal celebrating their partnership.François,1517-1536, Dauphin of France, Duke of Brittany 1532. Dated: early 16th century. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 5.32 cm (2 1/8 in.) gross weight: 63.09 gr (0.139 lb.). Medium: bronze. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: French 16th Century.One-sided plaque medal at Erasmus, penning footage silver, cast, left aligned bust Erasmus, .ER. -ROT. left omschrift Greek text right omschrift IMAGO AD VIVA EFFIGIE EXPRESSA under bust 1519 Terminus Erasmus RotterdamCarnavalet museum, medal collection Right busts attached to Léopold I and Léopold II, on the left; Cartridge backwards registered on four lines, surrounded by musical instruments and surmounted by a shield with arms of Belgium; At the back, flags.Charles Rogier, Belgian Statesman (1800-1885) 19th century Medalist: Leopold Wiener. Charles Rogier, Belgian Statesman (1800-1885) 195479MONEDA DE CINCUENTA CENTIMOS DE EURO BELGA CON FECHA DE EMISION EN 1999- ANVERSO- REY ALBERTO II. ALBERTO II DE BELGICA.Rzeczpospolita Polska (1922-1938), 50 (Without a name) Marek, Sample, Warsaw; 1923 Mint Warsaw, Laszczka, Konstanty (1865 1956)Theodoor Victor van Berckel (Den Bosch 1739 - Den Bosch 1808), Medal at the inauguration of William V as Stadholder, penning footage silver, gram, bust Willem V to the right. Omschrift omschrift: WILHEL. V D.G. ARAUS ET NASS. PR. TO .BELG. L. GUB.- (William V by the grace of God Prince of Orange and Nassau heirs of the united Netherlands) inauguration Stadholder Prince Prince William V William V Orange NassauPaul III (Alessandro Farnese, 1466-1549), Pope 1534 obverse. Dated: 1549. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 3.58 cm (1 7/16 in.) gross weight: 23.28 gr (0.051 lb.) axis: 12:00. Medium: bronze. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Giovan Federico Bonzagni.In honor of Christakis B. Zografos 1886 Medalist: Jules-Clément Chaplain French. In honor of Christakis B. Zografos 187550 Artist: Medalist: Jules-Clment Chaplain, French, Mortagne, Orne 18391909 Paris, In honor of Chrestakes B. Zographos, 1886, Bronze, silvered, both clichs, Diameter: 2 11/16 in. (6.8 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Gift of Samuel P. Avery, 1893 (93.10.57a, b)Euro Collection coin pattern, 1 euro cent for the Vatican; 2002Bliżej Kultury Unknown, hammer, Francois Joseph (1697 1757)Gasparo Morone Mola, Urban VIII (Maffeo Barberini, 1568 1644), Pope 1623 (obverse), 1641 Urban VIII (Maffeo Barberini, 1568-1644), Pope 1623 obversePiersone pension, awarded to Prof.dr. G.A. Kessler. Silver medal. Front: Portrait of Nicolaas Pierson, man with whiskers and small glasses, virtually in profile, looking to the right, with circumcision; Reverse: engraved inscription.Commemorative medal Franz Xaver GabelsbergerCommemorative token, Kazimierz Startyński 1809 1896; on the occasion of the 115th anniversary of death; in a commemorative bistro.Medal Depicting Departure of United States Atlantic Fleet on Cruise Around the World 1907 United States. Bronze with bronze dorÈ patina . Charles Edward BarberDeath of Johan Rudolf Thorbecke in The Hague, Moses de Vries, 1872 history medal Silver medal. Front: breastpiece man inside change. Reverse: inscription inside Omnipia. Amsterdam silver (metal) striking (metalworking) The HagueMarco Polo, Venetian traveller and merchant, 19th century. Artist: UnknownJohn Flaxman (1755-1826) 1854 Medalist: Henry Weigall. John Flaxman (1755-1826). Medalist: Henry Weigall (British, ca. 1800-1883). British. 1854. Silver. Medals and PlaquettesPrince of Wales, Colonial and Indian Exhibition 1886 Medalist: Leonard Charles Wyon. Prince of Wales, Colonial and Indian Exhibition 210253P. van Abeele, Medal on the departure of King Charles II of England on June 2, 1660 from Scheveningen, penning footage silver, grams, slightly reminiscent bust of Charles II, CAROLUS. II. D.G. MAGNAE. BRIT. FRA. ET. HIB. REX. (Charles de II by God's grace King of Great Britain France and Ireland) Great Britain France Ireland Charles II ScheveningenA Ludendorff - Memorial - Medal -- According to a draft of the famous Munich Medalists Karl Goetze which the Bavarian main munzant brought visible in the picture Ludendorff - Memorial - medal out. February 26, 1938. (Photo by Atlantic Photo).Gaming Piece , c.1700. Martin Brunner (German, 1659-1725). Wood; diameter: 6.1 cm (2 3/8 in.); overall: 1.3 cm (1/2 in.).MEDALLA DE LUIS NAPOLEON BONAPARTE, PRESIDENTE DE LA REPUBLICA - NAPOLEON III - SIGLO XIX - METAL BLANCO - 45 mm. Location: MUSEO LAZARO GALDIANO-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN. BONAPARTE LUIS NAPOLEON. LUIS NAPOLEON. BONAPARTE CARLOS LUIS NAPOLEON. NAPOLEON III MARIDO DE EUGENIA DE MONTIJO. NAPOLEON BONAPARTE (1808/73) NAPOLEON III. NAPOLEON BONAPARTE 1808/73 NAPOLEON III.Copy of Rare Medical for Winston -- The replica of a rare medal, struck in 1690, which is being presented to Sir Winston Churchill by the Northern Ireland Prime Minister at the Mansion House, London, on Friday, December 16. The original medal, struck by king William III, was presented to Major Rogers of the Inniskillings for valour at the battle of the Boyne in 1690. December 14, 1955. (Photo by Reuterphoto).Medal: America -- Abundance (obverse), 1900s. Albert Laessle (American, 1877-1954). Bronze; diameter: 7.4 cm (2 15/16 in.).Portrait of Władysław Leopold Jaworski, President of the Supreme National Committee - Project of a Commemorative Medal Raszka, Jan (1871 1945)Poincarè Medal (obverse), 1900s. Léon Julien Deschamps (French, 1860-1928). Bronze; diameter: 7 cm (2 3/4 in.).