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Collection of bronze and silver medals depicting historical figures, showcasing intricate designs and commemorative details from the past.

design: Samuel Cohen Elion, Silver coin on the occasion of Hendrik Tollens' 70th birthday, penning footage silver, grammes, to the left accustomed bust of the poet Tollens (Rotterdam 1780 - Rijswijk 1856) with commander's cross regulation: HENDRIK TOLLENS CAROLUSZOON - 24 SEPTEMBER 1780 On the shoulder cut: S.C. Elion F Tollens Hendrik Tollens poet paint factory paint birthday party Rotterdam
design: Samuel Cohen Elion, Silver coin on the occasion of Hendrik Tollens' 70th birthday, penning footage silver, grammes, to the left accustomed bust of the poet Tollens (Rotterdam 1780 - Rijswijk 1856) with commander's cross regulation: HENDRIK TOLLENS CAROLUSZOON - 24 SEPTEMBER 1780 On the shoulder cut: S.C. Elion F Tollens Hendrik Tollens poet paint factory paint birthday party Rotterdam
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Pietro Vettori the Younger, 1499-1585, Florentine Scholar obverse. Dated: 1574. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 3.84 cm (1 1/2 in.) gross weight: 28.6 gr (0.063 lb.) axis: 6:00. Medium: bronze//Struck. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Gaspare Romanelli.Rzeczpospolita Polska (1922-1938), 50 (Without a name) Marek, Sample, Warsaw; 1923 Mint Warsaw, Laszczka, Konstanty (1865 1956)Dupré, Guillaume (n.1576 - D.1643), Brulart de Sillery (main title), 1613. Cuper alloy. Dark brown patina. Petit Palais, Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris.Gregory XIII (Ugo Buoncompagni, 1502-1585), Pope 1572 obverse. Dated: 1575. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 3.89 cm (1 9/16 in.) gross weight: 19.31 gr (0.043 lb.) axis: 12:00. Medium: struck bronze. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Giovan Federico Bonzagni.Stanisław August Poniatowski (1764-1795), Koronny Ducat, Warsaw; 1773 Stanis Aw August Poniatowski (1732 1798), Mennica WarsawMedal attributed to Gustave Salicis (1818-1889), founder of the sorbonne courses for young girls, 1867 Antoine Bovy (1795-1877). Medal attributed to Gustave Salicis (1818-1889), founder of the sorbonne courses for young girls. Copper, 1867.Carnavalet museum, medal collection Denis law of Denis affretes three-quarters face.Commemorative medal Franz Xaver GabelsbergerAlphonse de Lamartine (1790-1869), s. d. (Dummy title) Alphonse Medal of Lamartine (1790-1869). 1848.Medal with bust of Lodewijk XIV. Front of a medal with bust and profil from Louis XIV, first issued on the occasion of the regency of his mother in 1643.David d'Angers (1788-1856). Portrait of William-Frédéric Edwards (1777-1842), physiologist. Bronze, Sand Fonte, 1832. Paris, Carnavalet Museum. 58292-3 Bronze, sand cast iron, medallion, French physiologist, profile, portraitGeneral Changarnier (1793-1877), 1848 (dummy title) Anonymous. General Changarnier (1793-1877), 1848. Copper.Seminar Foundation of Saint-Sulpice, November 21, 1820 Jean-Pierre Droz (1740-1823). Foundation of the Seminar of Saint-Sulpice, November 21, 1820. Bronze. 1820.Trojak; Decjusz, Jost Ludwik (Fl. 1528-1535), Schilling, Maciej; 1541 (1541-00-00-1541-00-00);Jean-Pierre Montagny (1789-1862). Baptism of the Count of Paris, May 2, 1841. Cuper, 1841. Paris, Musée Carnavalet. Medal, numismaticsMatthes Gebel, Magdalena Rummel, Wife of Lorenz Staiber 1509 (reverse), 1535 Magdalena Rummel, Wife of Lorenz Staiber 1509 reverseFifty-year existence of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. Bronze medal in box. Front: cup of the Dutch virgin with helmet, flanked by flour and key inside. Dutch weapon on the collar of the virgin. Reverse: Dutch weapon crowned by a building (Rijksmuseum) in writing. Signature: Master sign on edge (illegible).Bonaparte, 1797 (dummy title) Bonaparte. Copper Golden, 1797.Centennial of the Bank of France, 1800-1900 obverse. Dated: 1900. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 7 cm (2 3/4 in.). Medium: silver. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Louis-Oscar Roty.Medallion Commemorating the Centennial portrait of Edgar AllanPoe. Artist: UnknownNumismatics Russia Object by Anonymous artist, Bronze, 1770s, Private CollectionGiovanni Boldù, Nicolaus Schlifer, German Musician (obverse), 1457 Nicolaus Schlifer, German Musician obverseByron. Alfred Joseph Stothard (England, London, 1793-1864). circa 1820-1864. Jewelry and Adornments; medals. BronzeMarshal Bazaine (1811-1888), Commander of the Garrison de Metz, October 26, 1870 (dummy title) Marshal Bazaine (1811-1888), commander of the garrison of Metz, October 26, 1870. Brass, circa 1870. Paris, Carnavalet museum.Bertoldo di Giovanni, Frederick III, 1415 1493, Holy Roman Emperor 1452 (obverse), 1468 1469 Frederick III, 1415-1493, Holy Roman Emperor 1452 obverseThe Engagement of John Paul (Jones) (1747-92) with the British ship Serapis off Flamborough Head, September 23, 1779 1779 Medalist: Augustin Dupré French. The Engagement of John Paul (Jones) (1747-92) with the British ship Serapis off Flamborough Head, September 23, 1779 189181 Artist: Medalist: Augustin Dupr, French, Saint-tienne 17481833 Armentires-en-Brie, The Engagement of John Paul (Jones) (174792) with the British ship Serapis off Flamborough Head, September 23, 1779, 1779, Bronze, struck, Diameter: 57 mm. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick S. Wait, 1907 (07.36a, b)A medal commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Numismatic Section of the Polish Numismatic Society in WrocławA medal commemorating the repeated funeral of Kazimierz Wielki Ziembowski, AleksanderMauger, Jean (n.1648-D.1722-09-09), Louis XIIII (main title), 1648. Metal. Petit Palais, Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris.Currency of Paris (n. - d.), Charles X, Cardinal de Bourbon (main title). Bronze copper alloy. Brown patina. Petit Palais, Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris.sesterce; Antoninus Pius (86-161; Roman emperor 138-161); 147-148 (145-00-00-161-00-00);Mary Tudor, 1516-1558, Queen of England 1552 obverse. Dated: 1555. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 6.81 cm (2 11/16 in.) gross weight: 98.95 gr (0.218 lb.) axis: 12:00. Medium: bronze. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Jacopo Nizzola da Trezzo.Two hundred and fifty -year -old commemoration of the death of Admiraal Cornelis Tromp 1941, Albert P. Termote, 1941 history medal Bronze medal, on the front the almost viewed bust of Tromp with reversal, on the reverse, the three times helmeted coat of arms of Tromp on crossed anchors, with lion and griffin as carriers on a banderole, with explanation. Voorburg bronze (metal) striking (metalworking)Leopold Wiener, Medal at the seventh Dutch Literary Congress in Bruges, medallion medal bronze, to the right accustomed bust, JACOB VAN MAERLANT THAT FATHER-DER DIETSCHER CLOSER ALGADER (omschrift) LEOP. WIENER (under bust).George III, king of England. Medallion with the portrait of the profile of George III of England with the inscription: Georgivs III.d.g.mag.britt.rex. Signed f in blue.Medal to commemorate Józef Elsner, rector of the conservatory. Opera director; Majnert, Józef (1813-1879); 1854 (1854-00-00-1854-00-00);Ludwig Wilhelm, Markgraf von Baden-Baden.Price medal Stenographenhort GabelsbergerA medal command the jubilee of Józef Ignacy Kraszewski Barduleck, Max (1846 1923)Greek 5th century BC, Silver coin Decadrachm with the nymph Arethusa, about 405 BC. The nymph is shown with her elaborately curled hair. signature of the artist Kimon, appears on the dolphin underneath her neck.Giovanni Hamerani, Luis Manuel Fernandez de Portocarrero, 1629 1709, Cardinal 1669, Archbishop of Toledo 1677, Viceroy of Sicily 1677 1678 (obverse), 1678 Luis Manuel Fernandez de Portocarrero, 1629-1709, Cardinal 1669, Archbishop of Toledo 1677, Viceroy of Sicily 1677-1678 obverseSnuffbox. Maker: John Obrisset, British, active 1705-28 Subject: Elihu Yale, British, 1649-1721Portrait of Antipope Alexander V, c. 1574-1576. Tobias Wolff (German, 1606). Kelheim stone (fine-grained limestone); diameter: 4.2 cm (1 5/8 in.).To Commemorate the Reception by the City of London of King Victor Emanuel, of Sardinia, December 4, 1855 1855 Medalist: Benjamin Wyon. To Commemorate the Reception by the City of London of King Victor Emanuel, of Sardinia, December 4, 1855. Medalist: Benjamin Wyon (British, London 1802-1858 London). British. 1855. Bronze, struck. Medals and PlaquettesCoin of John VIII Palaeologus, 14 c, Emperor of Constantinople, Turkey.100th anniversary of the battle of Racławice Kurnatowski, Mieczys AW (1833 1904), Kossak, Juliusz (1824 1899)Cardinal Mazarin (1602-61) 1660 Medalist: Jean Varin French. Cardinal Mazarin (1602-61) 202428Medal with prince Vasily Yaroslavich by Johann Caspar Jaeger, Tin, 1744-1808, 18th century, Private Collection, D 38Bliżej Kultury Langer, Jan Nepomissu (1838 1876)Napoleon III (1808-1873) Proclaimed Emperor following the plebiscite of 21 and 22 November 1852 (dummy title) Auguste Garnier (deceased in 1867). Medal of Napoleon III (1808-1873) proclaimed Emperor following the plebiscite of November 21 and 22, 1852.Maximilian II, 1527-1576, Holy Roman Emperor 1564 obverse. Dated: 1575. Dimensions: overall (height with suspension loop): 7.77 cm (3 1/16 in.) overall (diameter with ropelike silver border): 6.46 cm (2 9/16 in.) overall (diameter without border): 5.64 cm (2 1/4 in.) gross weight: 60.36 gr (0.133 lb.) axis: 12:00. Medium: silver. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Antonio Abondio.Robine. "Tribute from the city of Paris to Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte, October 16, 1852". Golden copper. 1852. Paris, Carnavalet museum. 102019-3crown thaler; Stanis Aw August Poniatowski (Polish king; 1764-1795), Sylm, Fryderyk Wilhelm (Fl. 1765-1767); 1766 (1766-00-00-1766-00-00);Paul Kruger wih Hat and Pipe, South African Coin defaced by Anglo-Boer War POW'sMedal of Henry Wordsworth LongfellowCentennial. Artist: Bela Lyon Pratt, American, 1867-1917, Art School Certificate of Completion, 1888, B.F.A. 1899 Subject: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, American, 1807-1882 Manufacturer: Tiffany and Company, American, founded 1837Neapolitan 16th Century, Andrea Caraffa, died 1526, Count of Santa Severina and Viceroy of Naples (obverse), early 16th century Andrea Caraffa, died 1526, Count of Santa Severina and Viceroy of Naples obverseJames Watt 1833 Medalist: William Wyon British. James Watt 210261Emperor Titus. Portrait medallion from biscuit, representing the accelerated inscription The Roman Emperor Titus.Bliżej Kultury Royal thai mintJames Watt Medalist: William Wyon British 1833HAUES-DIFITSProclamation of the I�d Republic at City Hall by Alexandre Ledru-Rollin (1807-1874), February 25, 1848; Opening of the Legislative Assembly, May 28, 1849 (Dimmer Title) Medal representing the proclamation of the 1st Republic at City Hall by Alexandre Ledru-Rollin (1807-1874), February 25, 1848; Opening of the Legislative Assembly, May 28, 1849. Brass, 1849.Cloak Pin. Dimensions: 1 13/16 x 1 3/8 in. (4.6 x 3.5 cm). Date: 1750-1800. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Ambrosius Jung, 1471-1548, City Physician of Augsburg obverse. Dated: 1528. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 7.06 cm (2 3/4 in.) gross weight: 142.73 gr (0.315 lb.) axis: 12:00. Medium: bronze. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Christoph Weiditz the Elder.Stary Highlander; Trojanowski, Wincenty (1859-1928); 1901 (1901-00-00-1901-00-00);Partage Plus, Trojanowski, Wincenty (1859-1928), man's head (iconogr.), Head of Stary Highlander (iconogr.), Medallions, Secession (Style)Portrait medallion, wood, Presumably of Texier, Canon of Chartres. Jean-Charles-Nicolas Brachard (1766-1830) after a drawing by Perrin. -a: Circular medallion with young clergyman's relief portrait bust in right profile; background painted blue. Incised on arm: Brachard fecit 1790; -b: almost round oval frame, gilded, with pearl molding; -c: gilded, glazed cover frame., probably Sèvres, France, 1790, ceramics, Decorative Arts, Portrait medallionMedal; 1902-26-20Medal with prince Vasily II Vasiliyevich by Anonymous artist, Tin, 18th century, Private Collection, D 38Carnavalet museum, medal collection Victor Lemaire's right to the left; Reverse registration on four lines.Franciszek Smolka, 85 years of birth; Scharff, Anton (1845-1903); 1895 (1895-00-00-1895-00-00);Partage Plus, Smolka, Franciszek Jan (1810-1899), Medals with Poland related, subtitles, occasional inscriptions, occasional, bust, men's bust, secession (style)Portrait Medallion. Thomas Baxter, Jr. (England, London, 1782-1821)Flight, Barr & Barr (England, Worcester, 1813-1840). England, 1814. Furnishings; Accessories. White biscuit porcelainMedal to commemorate Michiel de Ruyter. This commemorative medal was designed to mark the funeral of Admiral de Ruyter on 18 March 1677. The obverse bears a portrait of the admiral, the reverse an image of a naval battle. Joachim Oudaen wrote a poem to commemorate De Ruyters death, which ends with the line‘He colours his laurels with his blood. De Ruyter was thus a true hero. Both examples of the medal come from the De Ruyter family.Countess SO Tyk, 1850 (1850-00-00-1850-00-00);aristocracy, caps, gift (provenance), women, Polish miniatures, headgear, female portraits, profiles, scarvesBox with Medallion Top 1760-1883. Box with Medallion Top 901Frederica Louisa Wilhelmina (1770-1819), Princess of Oranje-Nassau. Daughter of Willem V and Wilhelmina van Prussen, as a child. Portrait of Frederica Louisa Wilhelmina (1770-1819), Princess of Oranje-Nassau. Daughter of Willem V and Wilhelmina van Prussen, as a child. Bust, in profile to the left. Part of the portrait miniaturen collection.General U.S. Grant campaign button for 1868 presidential election. Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs , NewsetLilj02. Grant, Ulysses S, (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885, Associated objects, Presidential elections, 1860-1870, Campaign insignia, 1860-1870.Tobacco-box. Date/Period: 1800 - 1899. Smokers supplies. Height: 20 mm (0.78 in); Width: 60 mm (2.36 in). Author: UNKNOWN ARTIST.