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Historical Medals

A collection of vintage bronze and silver medals featuring historical figures, intricate designs, and varying styles from the 18th and 19th centuries.

Fr�d�ric-Auguste III (1750-1827), elector of Saxony (1763-1806), King of Saxony (1806-1827), 1792 Fr�d�ric-Auguste III (1750-1827), elector of Saxony (1763-1806), King of Saxony (1806-1827). Silver, 1792.
Fr�d�ric-Auguste III (1750-1827), elector of Saxony (1763-1806), King of Saxony (1806-1827), 1792 Fr�d�ric-Auguste III (1750-1827), elector of Saxony (1763-1806), King of Saxony (1806-1827). Silver, 1792.
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Constitutional floor, 1792 Benjamin Duvivier (1730-1819). Constitutional floor, 1792. Copper, 1792. Carnavalet Museum, Paris History.Louis-J�r�me Gohier (1746-1830), French political and revolutionary man, MP for Ille-et-Vilaine, Minister of the Juctice (1793-1794), Chairman of the Management Board, at 18 Brumaire (1799), 1831 Emile Rogat (1770-1852). Louis-J�r�me Gohier (1746-183, Hom Street Ational French-et-Viline, Minentrant of Lojice, Lor), MINENT OF ANGE DEER (1799), PRIERED DU DUITORY (1799). Golden bronze, 1831. Paris, Muset Carnavalet.Medal commemorating the bringing of the corpse of Adam Mickiewicz to Wawel Foundry: Lauer NurembergJean-Pierre Montagny (1789-1862). Baptism of the Count of Paris, May 2, 1841. Cuper, 1841. Paris, Musée Carnavalet. Medal, numismaticsToken or coin () mid-19th century Spanish This token or coin was probably circulated among the adherents of Queen Isabella II of Spain (1830-1904) during the early years of her reign (1833-43).. Token or coin (). Spanish. mid-19th century. Silver. Coins50th anniversary of Frédéric Chopin's death. Gerson-Dąbrowska, Maria (1869-1942), creatorMedal of Jan Zamoyski (1542-1605)Louis XIV / Louvre Anonymous. Louis XIV / Louvre. Medal, 1667.Stanisław August Poniatowski (1764 1795), Crown Trojak From Domestic Copper, Warsaw; 1787 Mint Warsaw, Stanis Aw August Poniatowski (1732 1798)Anna Maurella Oldofredi d'Iseo obverse. Dated: late 16th century. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 6.28 cm (2 1/2 in.) gross weight: 92.68 gr (0.204 lb.) axis: 6:00. Medium: bronze. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: called Bombarda Giovanni Battista Cambio.Isabella Mariani, Wife of Gianfrancesco Carcass. Dated: late 16th century. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 7.15 cm (2 13/16 in.) gross weight: 40.52 gr (0.089 lb.). Medium: lead//Cast hollow. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: called Bombarda Giovanni Battista Cambio.Jacopo Nizzola da Trezzo, Philip II, 1527 1598, King of Spain 1556, 1555 Philip II, 1527-1598, King of Spain 1556Carnavalet museum, medal collection Right bust of Pius IX on the left.Unsalre Housing Act, April 13, 1850 Raymond Gayrard (1807-1855). Law on unhealthy housing, April 13, 1850. Bronze. After 1870.Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette 1781 Pierre-Simon-Benjamin Duvivier This magnificent commemorative medal departs from convention. While the portrait of the king, in this case Louis XVI of France (1754-1793; r. 1774-1792), appears on the obverse as is customary, the allegorical imagery usually depicted on the reverse is here replaced by a portrait of Louiss wife and queen, Marie Antoinette (1755-1793; r. 1774-1792). Because the reverse also lacks a commemorative inscription, it is uncertain what specific event in Louis and Marie Antoinettes reign the medal celebrates. The date of 1781 may offer a clue.In 1781, after seven years of marriage, Marie Antoinette gave birth to her first son and heir to the French throne. The medal may have been intended to celebrate the timelessness and majesty of royal sovereignty that was assured by the long awaited birth. The contrasting portraits of the king and queen each send a distinct message. Louis XVI is shown simply draped, uncrowned, and with floDavid d'Angers (1788-1856). Portrait of Hortense Allart, lady of Meritens (1801-1879), woman of letters. Bronze, sand cast iron. 1834. Paris, Carnavalet museum. 58284-12 Bronze, French writer, woman of letters, sand cast iron, portraitDeath and funeral of Maria II of England, Anonymous, 1695 history medal Bronze medal. Front: breastpiece woman with crown inside change. Reverse: Royal corpse in Westminster Abbey during funeral ceremony, on curtains and canopy. bronze (metal) striking (metalworking) London. Westminster AbbeyMarcantonio Memmo, 1536-1615, Doge of Venice 1612. Dated: model 1612, cast after 1612. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 8.87 cm (3 1/2 in.). Medium: bronze. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Guillaume Dupré.Landsteiner medal for blood donation at the blood transfusion service of the Roode Kruis, Jacob Jan van Goor, 1931 - 1944 history medal Bronzxen Medal, On the front the bust of Karl Landsteiner to the left with a change, a pelican with young on a nest with a cross on top left, with a double change. bronze (metal) striking (metalworking)Carnavalet museum, medal collection Ledru-Rollin's right head on the left followed by a star; Stepped reverse and crucifix in length surmounted by a level of equality in a glory and followed by a mask and by a star.Netherlandish 16th Century, Adrian VI (Adrian Dedal, 1459 1523), Pope 1522, 1522 1523 Adrian VI (Adrian Dedal, 1459-1523), Pope 1522Prof. Dr. Karl Landsteiner / the Dutch Red Cross - Blood Transfusion Service. Bronze medal. Front: Portrait of Prof. dr. Dr. Karl Landsteiner with writer. Reverse: Pelican with blazing wings on nest with 3 boy. Above a cross. Circumcision.Italian 16th Century, Lucia dall'Oro, 1521 1567, Bolognese Poet, Wife of Gurone Bertano (obverse), c 1550 1575 Lucia dall'Oro, 1521-1567, Bolognese Poet, Wife of Gurone Bertano obverseGiovan Federico Bonzagni, Pier Luigi Farnese, 1503 1547, 1st Duke of Parma and Piacenza 1545 (obverse), 1545 1547 Pier Luigi Farnese, 1503-1547, 1st Duke of Parma and Piacenza 1545 obverseArchduke Charles (1771-1847), Pacificator of Bohemia, 1798 Anton Guillemard (1747-1812). The Archduke Charles (1771-1847), Pacificator of Bohemia, 1798. Money.The medal of Pietro Bembo, by 16th Century Anonymous, 16th Century, Bronze. Italy: Tuscany: Florence: Bargello Museum: Inventario medaglie n. 6208. Whole of the right side. Round medallion/coin profile man beard cardinal's dress inscriptionCurrency of Paris (n. - d.), Henri II and Catherine de Médicis (main title). Copper alloy. Light brown patina. Petit Palais, Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris.Lucius Verus, Emperor, reigned A.D. 161-169 obverse. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 3.87 cm (1 1/2 in.) gross weight: 39.05 gr (0.086 lb.) axis: 7:00. Medium: brass and copper//Struck. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Giovanni da Cavino.Bliżej Kultury Głowacki, Wacław (1828 1908)Joseph Eugène Dubois (1795-1863) and Jean-Pierre de Puymaurin (1757-1841). King Charles X Visit the St-Omer camp, September 9-16, 1827. Red copper (obverse). Paris, Carnavalet museum. Medal, numismaticsDuseaux Paris. Adolphe Thiers (1797-1877), President of the Republic (1871-1873), and the loan of three millliards from 1872. Copper. Paris, Carnavalet museum. Copper, French, face, statesman, medal, numismatics, president of the French republic, portrait, 19th 19th 19th 19th 19th 19th centuryCharles II, Marriage. George Bower (England, 1650-1690). England, 1662. Jewelry and Adornments; medals. Struck silverCarnavalet museum, medal collectionMauger, Jean (n.1648-D.1722-09-09), Secret of the Councils (main title), 1661. Metal. Petit Palais, Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris.Urban VIII (Pope, 1623-44) 1623 Medalist: Giacomo Antonio Moro. Urban VIII (Pope, 1623-44). Medalist: Giacomo Antonio Moro (active 1610-24, died 1625). Italian, Rome. 1623. Bronze. Medals and PlaquettesFran�ois-S�verin Desgraviers-Marceau (1769-1796), General French of the Revolution, 1851 Armand-Auguste Caked (1793-1881). Fran�ois-S�verin Desgraviers-Marceau (1769-1796), General French of Revolution, 1851. Bronze.Plaque. Artist: Possibly James Tassie (British, Glasgow, Scotland 1735-1799 London); After Augustin Dupré (French, Saint-Étienne 1748-1833 Armentières-en-Brie). Dimensions: Diam. 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm). Date: 1776-1830. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Nicolaas Tulp, four times mayor and fifty years of the Council of Amsterdam. Silver medal. Front: breastpiece man inside. Reverse: Tree with top that presents in clouds inside.Joseph Eugène Dubois (1795-1863) and Jean-Pierre de Puymaurin (1757-1841). Passage of King Charles X to Cambrai, September 4, 1827. Red copper (obverse). Paris, Carnavalet museum. Medal, numismaticsMedal with portrait of Henry IV of France, Achille Collas (Possible), 1804 - 1859 print Numbered at the bottom: 7. France paper historical persons. ruler, sovereign. ornament ~ medallionLouis XVI 1777 Medalist: Jean Duvivier. Louis XVI 199856Heraclite and Democritus Renaud Jean-Martin, said Renaud de Sarreguemines (1746-1821). Medallion: Heraclite and Democritus. Heraclite and Democritus. Terracotta, light brown color matte, with metal strapping.First Anniversary of the Iie Republic, 1849 Anonymous. First anniversary of the 1st Republic, 1849. Brass.Bliżej Kultury Royal thai mintParis Chamber of Commerce, 1874 Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810-1892), publisher. "Chamber of Commerce of Paris, 1874". 1874.Medal with the image of Fr. Adam Kazimierz Czartoryski (1734-1823); Baerend, Karol Emanuel (1770-1825); 1824 (1824-00-00-1824-00-00);Antoine Bovy (1795-1877). Medal. Frédéric Chopin. Metal, bronze. Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris, Petit Palais. 58758-15 Avers, bronze, music composer, medal, metal, numismatics, profile, portraitMedal of Ludovico III Gonzaga ofMantua. Subject: Lodovico Gonzaga, Italian Mint: Mantua Artist: Pisanello, Italian, ca. 1395-1455Franciszek Piekosia Raszka, Jan (1871-1945), Schneider brothers (Vienna; AD Medalier; Ca 1880-Ca 1944); 1906 (1906-00-00-1906-00-00);Piekosiński, Franciszek (1844-1906), Potocki, Andrzej (1861-1908), Potocki, Andrzej (1861-1908)-collection, heraldry, historians, medals with Poland related, numismatics, lawyers, secession (style)Medallion 1800-1830 B. L. Vett. Medallion. American. 1800-1830. Bronze. Made in New York, New York, United StatesBliżej Kultury Llanttrisant mintStanisław August Poniatowski (1764-1795), Medal dedicated to visitors of the National Education Commission Woodhaeuses, Johan Philip (1741 1792)Box ca. 1800 Russian, Moscow The portrait is of Czar Paul I (d. 1801), and the box is reputedly one of a series designed by his widow, Maria Feodorovna, showing portraits of various members of the imperial family.. Box 198151Louis XIV conquers twelve cities. Silver medal. Front: breastpiece man (Louis XIV) within circumstances. Downside: king seated in solar car inside edge with pale plans of twelve conquered, namely mentioned cities.Profile on the right of Guillaume Farel (1489-1565), 19th century Profile on the right of Guillaume Farel (1489-1565), 19th century . Copper.Medals. Pisanello, Sigismond Pandolfe Malatesta Medals. Pisanello, Sigismono, Pandolfe, Malatesta. Black and white projection plate. 1900-1930. Photograph of Jacques-Ernest Bulloz (1858-1942).Bonaparte, 25 Messidor year VIII (July 14, 1800) Bertrand Andrieu (1761-1822). Bonaparte, 25 Messidor year VIII (July 14, 1800). Money. 1800.Medalla rara de Luis XIV, batalla de Lens en 1648 contra España. Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya (MNAC).Pie IX (1792-1878), pape (1846-1878), 1850 Maurice Valentin Borrel (1804-1882). PIUS IX (1792-1878), Pope (1846-1878). Bronze, 1850.Cameo with Head of a Woman. Wedgwood Manufactory; England, founded 1759. Date: 1775-1799. Dimensions: 4.9 × 4.8 cm (1 15/16 × 1 7/8 in.). Stoneware (jasperware). Origin: Burslem. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA.Francesco Visdomini of Ferrara, 1509-1573, Humanist and Hebraist obverse. Dated: 1564. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 6.7 cm (2 5/8 in.). Medium: bronze. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: called Pastorino da Siena Pastorino de' Pastorini.Cardinal Mazarin (1602-61) 17th century Italian. Cardinal Mazarin (1602-61). Italian. 17th century. Bronze, cast. Medals and PlaquettesProclamation of the I�d Republic at City Hall by Alexandre Ledru-Rollin (1807-1874), February 25, 1848; Tribute to the repression of the insurrection of 13 June 1849 by Louis Napoleon Bonaparte (1808-1873) (dummy title) Medal representing the proclamation of the 1st Republic at City Hall by Alexandre Ledru-Rollin (1807-1874), February 25, 1848; Tribute to the repression of the insurrection of June 13, 1849 by Louis Napoleon Bonaparte (1808-1873). Brass, 1849.Cloak Pin 1750-1800. Cloak Pin 2087Philippe Lalyame, Nicolas de Lange, 1525 1606, Jurisconsult, Antiquarian, and Numismatist (obverse), 1603 Nicolas de Lange, 1525-1606, Jurisconsult, Antiquarian, and Numismatist obverseQueen Victoria (1819-1901), with poet on reverse 1840 Medalist: William Wyon British. Queen Victoria (1819-1901), with poet on reverse. Medalist: William Wyon (British, Birmingham 1795-1851 Brighton). British. 1840. Gold. Medals and PlaquettesBliżej Kultury unknownMedal with profile of Cardinal Mazarin by Jean Warin, bronze, circa 1660, 1604-1672, Private Collection, D 9,6Turkey (Republic), 1 Yenі Lira, 2005 Mint of IstanbuCloak Pin (Knob or Tieback). Probably Birmingham, England. Date: 1775-1785. Dimensions: Diam. 5.1 cm (2 in.). Copper, transfer printed enamel, iron and brass. Origin: England. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA.At the Grand Necker, a wiggage brand representing Louis XVI or Necker ", late 18th century. Brand. Paris, Carnavalet Museum. Brand, financial, Swiss politician, wig maker, profile, French kingANVERSO DE LA MEDALLA DE CARLOS II (1661-1700) - 1679 - BRONCE - 82 mm. Author: JOHANN BERNHARD FISCHER VON ERLACH. Location: MUSEO LAZARO GALDIANO-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN. MARIANA DE AUSTRIA HIJO. FELIPE IV FAMILIA.Cristoforo di Geremia, Guillaume d'Estouteville, c 1412 1483, Cardinal 1439, Archbishop of Rouen 1453, Bishop of Ostia 1461, 1461 Guillaume d'Estouteville, c. 1412-1483, Cardinal 1439, Archbishop of Rouen 1453, Bishop of Ostia 1461Backgammon stoneMedal of Francesco Redi: Bacchic Scene. Massimiliano Soldani-Benzi (Italy, Florence, 1656-1740). 1684. Jewelry and Adornments; medals. Bronze. Copper, transfer printed enamel, iron and brass .Image of the posthumous medal in honor of Michał Kazimierz Radziwiłł, after 1680, in: Collector's album: Figures of Polish medals to the work of X.B. Albertrande: Polish history with medals certified. prepared by Prince Henryk Lubomirski 1822 1830 arranged in order according to the List of Polish Medals by Feliks Bentkowski 1832 (item 199) Unknown, Höhn, Jan (younger) (1641/1642 1693), Geiger, Andreas (1765 1856)The United States of America, 1 dollar, Philadelphia; 2007 - George Washington Mint of Philadelphia, Everhart, Don, Menna, Joseph F.Silhouette portrait of a man in officer uniform. Silhouette portrait of a man in officer uniform. Bust to the left. Pendant from SK-A-4815. Part of the portrait miniaturen collection.Medal commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Vienna relief Kurnatowski, Mieczys AW (1833 1904)Penning donated to c.l.w. Gardiner. Bronze medal, original of gold, was granted to him for the abandonment of objects found by him on Nova Zembla. Front: Portrait of a man, his king Willem III, looking to the right looking with beard in Relief.Commemorative medal: 500 years of Reformation, the city of Luther WittenbergBrooch. Bulb standing oval miniature portrait, sliced from mother-of-pearl, from a man (Willem III), head and shoulders, to the right, head frontal. In harness, lace jabot and cloak over his left shoulder.Medallion with Plato. Wedgwood Manufactory; England, founded 1759. Date: 1775-1799. Dimensions: 7.1 × 6.2 × 1 cm (2 13/16 × 2 7/16 × 3/8 in.). Stoneware (jasperware). Origin: Burslem. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA.Medal of Major General Z. Taylor 1847. Medal of Major General Z. Taylor. 1847. BronzeMatthäus Carl, Hans Schel, 1518 1592, Patrician of Nuremberg (obverse), 1592 Hans Schel, 1518-1592, Patrician of Nuremberg obverseDish (coppa amatoria) ca. 1540 Italian, probably Castel Durante. Dish (coppa amatoria) 460219Cloak Pin (Knob or Tieback). Probably Birmingham, England. Date: 1775-1785. Dimensions: Diam. 6.4 cm (2 1/2 in.). Transfer printed and polychrome enamels on copper, brass. Origin: England. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA.Souvenir with portrait of a woman 1782-83 French, Paris In eighteenth-century Europe, Paris led the production of high-quality luxury goods. Parisian goldsmiths made a wide range of small, personal articles such as snuffboxes; étuis to hold sealing wax, tweezers, or utensils for sewing; souvenirs, which contained thin ivory tablets for note taking; and shuttles for knotting lace. Gold snuffboxes and boxes decorated with portrait miniatures were prized and frequently given as royal gifts, often to ambassadors or members of the court in lieu of cash payments for their services. Coveted and admired, these boxes were produced from a variety of materials. The best were skillfully made of gold and embellished with diamonds, enameled decoration, lacquer, and other luxurious materials. By the middle of the century, the taking of snuff had become an entrenched social ritual, and the snuffbox, too, had become an important social prop. Snuffboxes were considered highly fashionable accessories, wiTeacup. Kaiserliche Porzellanmanufaktur in Wien (1744-1864), factoryLeonardus Temminck, Portrait miniature of Augusta Carolina Princess of Hohenlohe-Langenburg, portrait miniature painting footage wood ivory paint watercolor ivory backing (day size), Dark brown wooden round frame. In this, round woman's portrait receded around copper-colored ornamental frame. Lightly curving glass slide. On the reverse side of the suspension eye Front right of background: monogram LT. Rotterdam Augusta Carolina Princess of Hohenlohe-Langenburg Dirk count of Hogendorp Van HogendorpWallet. Second Empire. GAL2009.36.1Wolter Jan Gerrit Baron Bentinck (1745-1781), Manufactuur Oud-Loosdrecht (Possible), 1782-1784 Bust van Biscuit, representing Wolter Jan Gerrit Baron Bentinck (1745-1781) in uniform with epaulettes and wig in Louis XV style. Loosdrecht (Possible) biscuit (porcelain, material) Bust van Biscuit, representing Wolter Jan Gerrit Baron Bentinck (1745-1781) in uniform with epaulettes and wig in Louis XV style. Loosdrecht (Possible) biscuit (porcelain, material)Portrait of a Gentleman/Mourning Miniature. Date/Period: Late 18th century. Portrait, Miniatures. Watercolor on ivory with human hair housed in metal locket with glass lenses. Author: UNKNOWN.Fragment of a silk tissue with a portrait and inscription. A gray silk tissue with a portrait of J.M. Jaquard and inscription: "Né à Lyon Le 7 Millet 1752. MORT LE 7 TOOT 1834. Two sights in a chain rips.Oudinot, vintage engraved illustration. History of France a 1885.Issued one and a half penny 'King George VI' definitive stamp in scarlet postage stamps