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Bronze and plaster medals featuring historical portraits, capturing significant events and figures from the past.

Louis XVI / Cones de Cherbourg, June 23 Benjamin Duvivier (1730-1819). Louis XVI / Conebourg Cones, June 23. Medal, 1786.
Louis XVI / Cones de Cherbourg, June 23 Benjamin Duvivier (1730-1819). Louis XVI / Conebourg Cones, June 23. Medal, 1786.
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Carnavalet Museum, Medals CollectionBliżej Kultury Raszka, Jan (1871 1945)National Day, July 14, 1881 Commemorative Medal of National Day, July 14, 1881.Johann Karl Hedlinger, Frederick I, 1676 1751, King of Sweden 1720 (obverse), 1731 Frederick I, 1676-1751, King of Sweden 1720 obversePhilipp Melanchthon, 1497-1560, Reformer obverse. Dated: probably 1543. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 4.7 cm (1 7/8 in.) gross weight: 42.05 gr (0.093 lb.) axis: 12:00. Medium: bronze. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Friedrich Hagenauer.A medal commemorating the 500th anniversary of the Battle of Grunwald Czaplicki, Karol (Fl. 1900 1925)Jan Roettiers, Catherine of Braganza, 1638 1705, Wife of Charles II, King of England, 1662 (reverse), 1662 Catherine of Braganza, 1638-1705, Wife of Charles II, King of England, 1662 reverseMedal of the Marquis de Lafayette 1830 Joseph Arnold Pingret Belgian. Medal of the Marquis de Lafayette. 1830. Gilt silver. Made in FranceGalerie métallique des grands hommes français (Great Men of France), Raymond Gayrard, French, 1777 - 1858, Cast bronze, Bust of André Ernest Modeste Grétry (1741- 1813)., France, 1818, metalwork, Decorative Arts, Medal, MedalCount Andrzej Potocki *1861+1908 Numismatic Society Krakow. Towarzystwo Numizmatyczne w Krakowie, creator, Bieliński, Witold (1879-1944), creatorJean-Pierre Montagny (1789-1862). Tribute to the Parisians, July 27-29, 1830. Cuper, 1830. Paris, Musée Carnavalet. Medal, numismaticsFalse coin, 20 zlotys, 1976, People's RepubIIc of PolandJohann Jakob Kornmann, called Cormano, Francesco Maria Brancaccio, 1592 1675, Cardinal 1633, 1636 Francesco Maria Brancaccio, 1592--1675, Cardinal 1633Medal: John Paul Jones. Jules Dupré (French, 1811-1889). Bronze; diameter: 5.8 cm (2 5/16 in.).Johann Joachim Winckelmann (1717-68) from the obverse of a commemorative medal. German archaeologist particularly associated with Herculaneum. Pompeii and Paestum .Adam Mickiewicz, 100 years of birth; Szymanowski, Wac AW (1859-1930), Tasset, Paulin Ernest (1839-1919); 1898 (1898-00-00-1898-00-00);Kraków (Lesser Poland Voivodeship), State Mint, Mickiewicz, Adam (1798-1855), Partage Plus, Medals with Poland related, monuments, secession (style)Peace of Tilsitt, July 7, 1807 Bertrand Andrieu (1761-1822). Peace of Tilsitt, July 7, 1807. Money.Medal struck for the upperness of Micham Kazimierz Radziwi (1635-1680); Höhn, Johann (Ca 1642-1693; m 1680/19th century (1670-00-00-1680-00-00);British Virgin Islands, Elżbieta II (1952), 10 cents; 1973 Franklin Mint, Machin, Arnold (1911 1999), Roberts, Gilroy (1905 1992)Ten zloys Mint WarsawPeace of Breda, in honor of Karel II, king of England. Golden medal. Front: breastpiece man with laurel wreath inside. Downside: sitting brittania with shield and spear looks over the war fleet in circumcision; Cut out: inscription; edge.Medal offered to Jules Cousin (1830-1899), French collector and librarian, by the city of Paris, 1893 Jules-Cl�ment Chaplan (1839-1909). Medal offered at Jules Cousin (1830-1899), French collector and librarian, by the city of Paris, 1893. Or.PIE VII TO OUR LADY OF PARIS, 2 DECEMBER 1804 Jean-Pierre Droz (1746-1823) and Louis Jaley (1763-1838). Pius VII in Our Lady of Paris, December 2, 1804. Bronze, 1804.Medal: Niccolo Puzzolo model early 16th century (cast in 16th century) Italian, Milan () On the obverse is a portrait of Niccolo Puzzolo, whose dates and identity remain uncertain. Most unusually, he is portrayed with a bare chest. The reverse bears an image of a fortress of Novi, presumably that in Novi Ligure in the Italian region of Piedmont. The fine cast is from the sixteenth century.. Medal: Niccolo Puzzolo 461289Fr�d�rician guilla (1744-1797), roo de Psese (1786-1797), 1795 Daniel Friedrich Loos (1735-1819). Fr�d�ric-Guillaume II (1744-1797), King of Prussia (1786-1797). Silver, 1795.Medal of Major General Alexander Macomb 1800-1830 Moritz Fürst Hungarian. Medal of Major General Alexander Macomb. American. 1800-1830. Bronze. Made in United StatesCarnavalet museum, medal collection Bust law of Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte from the front.Antonio Montauti, Frederick IV, 1671-1730, King of Denmark and Norway obverse, Italian, c. 1685 - after 1740, 1708, bronzeConstitution of 1848 (dummy title) Decourcelle, Louis-Edouard. Constitution of 1848. Brass.Medal: Bust of Massimiano Gonzaga model ca. 1554 (contemporary cast) Pastorino de Pastorini Pastorino de Pastorini was an Italian medallist, glass painter and die engraver. One of the most prolific Italian medallists, he produced around 200 medals. He was active in Ferrara, Bologna, Novellara, and Florence. The obverse presents a portrait of Massimilano Gonzaga, marquess of Luzzara (before 1524 - 78) in armor; the reverse is blank. It is a contemporary cast.. Medal: Bust of Massimiano Gonzaga 460798John Locke, 1632-1704, Philospher obverse. Dated: c. 1733. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 4.24 cm (1 11/16 in.). Medium: bronze. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Jean Dassier.Noël Brulart de Sillery, 1577-1640, Knight of Malta 1632 obverse. Dated: 1632. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 5.18 cm (2 1/16 in.) gross weight: 29.32 gr (0.065 lb.) axis: 6:00. Medium: silver. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: French 17th Century.Provisional Committee of Lyon, September 4, 1870 (dummy title) Provisional Committee of Lyon, September 4, 1870. Copper, 1870.Backgammon stoneRouget de Lisle, 1915 Rouget de Lisle, 1915. Bronze, 1915.Murder of the De Witt brothers. Silver medal. Front: two men's breastpiece inside. Turning side: two ships putting into heavy storm on rocks in writer. Compare the Print RP-P-OB-77.149 (at Nr. FM 2407).Carnavalet museum, medal collectionNetsuke of Shakyamuni Buddha 19th century Japan. Netsuke of Shakyamuni Buddha. Japan. 19th century. Ivory with bronze disk. Edo (1615-1868) or Meiji period (1868-1912). NetsukeFalse Coin, 1/2 Crown Taler, 1788, Stanislaus II August Poniatowski (1764 1795)Death of Bouwmeester Hendrik Petrus Berlage 1934, Nel Klaassen, 1934 history medal Bronze medal, on the front the portrait of Berlage to the left with a change, a building with clock tower with the bottom of the change, with an explanation. bronze (metal) striking (metalworking)William Shevez (Sheves), died 1497, Archbishop of Saint Andrew's, Scotland 1478 obverse. Dated: 1491. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 7.2 cm (2 13/16 in.) gross weight: 121.12 gr (0.267 lb.) axis: 12:00. Medium: silver. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Netherlandish 15th Century.Italian 16th Century, Ludovico Ugoni (reverse), c 1530 Ludovico Ugoni reverseToken of teachers of drawing teaching, 1867 Jules-Clément Chaplain (1839-1909). Token of presence of teachers of drawing teaching, 1867. Copper, between 1868 and 1869.Leopold Willem, Archduke of Austria, governor of the Spanish Netherlands. Silver medal. Front: breastpiece man inside. Turning side: with laurel branches crash with everyday eye and reins, lion and lamb inscription.Commemorative medal Franz Xaver GabelsbergerFr�d�ric Chilla II (1744-1797), de Prcie (1786-1797), 1793 Daniel Friedrich Loos (1735-1819). Fr�d�ric-Guillaume II (1744-1797), King of Prussia (1786-1797). Silver, 1793.Nicolas de Launay, director of the currency of the medals Anonymous. Nicolas de Launay, director of the medal currency. Medal, 1715.Planets-manager. Cornalet Collection Sites 2013-2016. Numismatic.Portrait of Prud'hon. Pierre-Jean David d'Angers (France, Angers, 1788-1856). France, circa 1830. Jewelry and Adornments. BronzePrize Medal: Geneva Games, 1944 Baud, PaulFalse Coin, Gdańsk Taler, 1649, John II Casimir (1649 1668)Trojanowska, Henryka; Trojanowski, Wincenty (1859-1928); 1898 (1898-00-00-1898-00-00);Partage Plus, Trojanowski, Wincenty (1859-1928), plaques, women's busts, secession (style)Carmagnola 15th Century, Lodovico II, 1438 1504, Marquess of Saluzzo 1475 (obverse), 15th century Lodovico II, 1438-1504, Marquess of Saluzzo 1475 obverseAnne of Hungary, died 1547, Wife of Ferdinand I of Austria 1521 reverse. Dated: 1524. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 6 cm (2 3/8 in.) gross weight: 54.25 gr (0.12 lb.) axis: 11:00. Medium: bronze//After-cast. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: German or Austrian 16th Century.The Holy Family, 19th century Jean-Pierre Montagny (1789-1862). "The Holy Family", 19th century. Copper.Portrait Medallion of Louis XVIII, Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory, French, established 1756 to the present, Alexandre Brachard, French, 1775 - 1843, soft paste biscuit, Portrait medallion of Louis XVIII, King of France (1755-1824)., France, 1814-1824, ceramics, Decorative Arts, portrait medallion, portrait medallionNapoleon III (1808-1873) Proclaimed Emperor on December 2, 1852 Following the plebiscite of 21 and 22 November 1852 (dummy title) Jean-Pierre Montagny (1789-1882). Medal of Napoleon III (1808-1873) Proclaimed Emperor on December 2, 1852 Following the plebiscite of November 21 and 22, 1852.Alexander VIII (Pietro Ottoboni,1610-91, Pope 1689-91) 1700 Medalist: Ferdinand de Saint Urbain. Alexander VIII (Pietro Ottoboni,1610-91, Pope 1689-91) 204776Medal 1870-1900 John A. Bolen. Medal. 1870-1900. BronzeCarnavalet museum, medal collection Right head of an allegorical figure on the right; Reverse registration on four lines.Florenz, Toskana, Italien. Nationales Museum des Bargello. Nationales Kunstmuseum. Die Medaillensammlung Florence Tuscany Italy. Museo Nazionale del Bargello. National Art Museum. The medal collection Copyright: xZoonar.com/MarcoxBriviox 22664023's Rijks Munt, Medal on the death of Gijsbert Karel van Hogendorp (1762-1834), penning footage silver, slightly used to the right of Van Hogendorp, wrapped in fur, GIJSBERT KAREL GRAAF VAN HOGENDORP GEB, ROTTERDAM 27 OCT. 1762 OVERLY TE'S HAGE 5 AUG. 1834 (legend) Rotterdam Van HogendorpGdańsk Ducat; Stefan and Batory (King of Poland; 1575-1586), Goebel, Jan (fl. 1578-1586); 1584 (1584-00-00-1584-00-00);Pastorino de' Pastorini, called Pastorino da Siena, Francesco Visdomini of Ferrara, 1509 1573, Humanist and Hebraist (obverse), 1564 Francesco Visdomini of Ferrara, 1509-1573, Humanist and Hebraist obverseCrawford, Thomas .Carnavalet museum, medal collection Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte's right to the left; Coat of arms in the center placed on a laurel wreath, with the imperial eagle holding a lightning and the words honor / fatherland; Around, range of flags.Antonio Abondio, Maximilian II, 1527 1576, Holy Roman Emperor 1564 (obverse), 1575 Maximilian II, 1527-1576, Holy Roman Emperor 1564 obverseVictoria Calcutta Exhibition, 1883-84 1883-84 Medalist: Alfred Benjamin Wyon British. Victoria Calcutta Exhibition, 1883-84. Medalist: Alfred Benjamin Wyon (British, London 1837-1884). British. 1883-84. Bronze. Medals and PlaquettesMarco Mantova Benavides, 1489-1582, Lawyer and Collector obverse. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 8.34 cm (3 5/16 in.) gross weight: 167.24 gr (0.369 lb.) axis: 6:00. Medium: bronze. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Martino da Bergamo.Manufacturer: Nederlandsche Fabriek van Gouden en Zilveren Werken J.A.A. Gerritsen, Medal on the wedding of Queen Wilhelmina and Prince Hendrik, wedding medal medal bronze bronze figure 5.9 Front: busts of Queen Wilhelmina and Prince Henry to the left. Omschrift. Signature omschrift: WILHELMINA QUEEN OF THE NETHERLANDS. HERTOG HENDRIK OF MECKLENBURG SCHWERIN (*); signature: EVDT marriage queen Wilhelmina queen Wilhelmina prince Hendrik prince Hendrik Duke of Mecklenburg Schwerin royal family Oranjehuis Oranje Rotterdam HillegersbergGiovanni Antonio de' Rossi, Marcellus II (Marcello Corvino, 1501 1555), Pope 1555 (obverse), c 1555 Marcellus II (Marcello Corvino, 1501-1555), Pope 1555 obverseContribution to the death of Rudolf II, death certificate conscription fee coin identification silver gold, bust of emperor Rudolf II omschrift: RVDOLPHVS. II - RO. IM. REX HV BO (Rudolf II emperor of the Holy Roman Empire).Jules Favre and the Government of National Defense, 19th century (dummy title) Jules Favre (1809-1880) and the National Defense Government, 19th century.Carnavalet museum, medal collection Right bust of three-quarters to the right of Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte.Marie-Alexandre-Lucien Coudray, Orpheus obverse, French, 1864 - 1932, c. 1893, silverCameo (USA); pasteCarnavalet museum, medal collection Bust law of Louis-Napoélon Bonaparte from the front.Medal with prince Igor Yaroslavic by Johann Balthasar Gass, Tin, active 1768-1793, 18th century, Private Collection, D 38's Rijks Munt, Medal on the 280th Diës of the Leiden University, penning footage silver, left-facing bust of Charles V, PLVS OVLTRE (top-notch) III INV. (coat of arms of Dordrecht) MDXV M.D.X.V. (legend below) Karel V landsheer Burgundy Leiden UniversityMarc Antonio Memmo, Doge of Venice (1546-1615, doge 1612-15) 1612 Medalist: Guillaume Dupré French. Marc Antonio Memmo, Doge of Venice (1546-1615, doge 1612-15) 195406Circle of Camelio (Vittore Gambello), Andrea Gritti, 1455 1538, Doge of Venice 1523 (obverse), probably 1538 Andrea Gritti, 1455-1538, Doge of Venice 1523 obversePolish Republic, 50 zlotys, Warsaw; 2016 Treasures of Stanisław August, Jan Olbracht National Bank of Poland, Mennica Polska S.A.Greece, Greek Republic, 2 drachmas, Athens; 2000 Mennica Ateny, Kazakos, Konstantinos KostasCarnavalet Museum, Medals Collection50 Polish zlotys. Aleksander I (cesarz Rosji, król Polski ; 1777-1825), emperor, Benik, Jakub (1772-1827), mint intendantMedal with the busts of King and Queens modelled by Percy Metcalfe (1895-1970) English artist sculptor and designer. Dated 1940Medal with king Eric III by anonymous artist, Private Collection, D 40Strauss. Tautenhayn, Josef Hermann (1837-1911), male medallistEuro Collection a coin pattern, 1 euro for the Vatican; 2007Cloak Pin (Knob or Tieback) 1775-1785 England. Copper, transfer printed enamel, iron and brass .Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-1859) English civil and mechanical engineer. From obverse of medal commemorating his ship Great Eastern.Two Medals Commemorating James McNeill Whistler c 1890-1908 United States. Bronze . V. D. Brenner, Sr.Box with Medallion Top 1760-1883. Box with Medallion Top 899Jubilee Horticultural Exhibition in Gdańsk. unknown, creatorEdgar Berillon (1854-1948), French psychologist, c1929. Reverse of a medal struck to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Berillon's (1854-1948) foundation of the Ecole de Psychologie et Societe de Psychotherapie in 1889, showing him hypnotising a young paMedallion 1851 Dominik Bimann. Medallion. Bohemian. 1851. Glass. Dominik Bimann (Bohemian, Harrachsdorf 1800-1857 Eger). GlassGrey Alloy Medal of Count István Tisza fromHungary. Subject: István Tisza, Hungarian, 1861-1918 Artist: Lagos Beran, Hungarian Medalist, 1882-1943Coins from different countries with symbolic persons, Guilder from Holland, Historical, digital reproduction of a collector's picture from the 19th centuryEuro Collection a coin pattern, 50 euros cents for Slovakia; 2003