Historical Medals and Coins

A collection of commemorative medals and historical coins depicting notable figures, significant events, and artistic craftsmanship from various eras.

Jan Roettiers, Charles II, 1630-1685, King of England 1660 obverse, Flemish, 1631 - 1703, 1662, silver
Jan Roettiers, Charles II, 1630-1685, King of England 1660 obverse, Flemish, 1631 - 1703, 1662, silver
Medal commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Vienna relief Kurnatowski, Mieczys AW (1833 1904), Kossak, Juliusz (1824 1899)Steven van Herwijck, Sigismund II Augustus, 1520 1572, King of Poland 1548 (obverse), c 1562 Sigismund II Augustus, 1520-1572, King of Poland 1548 obverseJan III (medal)Pierre II Woeiriot de Bouzey, Simon Costière of Lyon, 1469 after 1572, Goldsmith and Jeweler, 1566 Simon Costière of Lyon, 1469-after 1572, Goldsmith and JewelerJan Roettiers, Charles II, 1630-1685, King of England 1660 obverse, Flemish, 1631 - 1703, 1662, silverMedal for Olmutz Volunteers in Effigy of Francis II (1768-1835), German Roman Emperor (1792-1806), Emperor of Austria (1804-1835), 1796 Johann Nepomuk Wirth (1750-1811). Medal for Olmutz volunteers in the effigy of Francis II (1768-1835), Germanic Roman Emperor (1792-1806), Emperor of Austria (1804-1835). Golden bronze, 1796.Ippolita Gonzaga, 1535-1563, daughter of Ferrante Gonzaga obverse. Dated: 1551. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 6.8 cm (2 11/16 in.) gross weight: 95.47 gr (0.21 lb.) axis: 12:00. Medium: bronze. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: LEONE LEONI.Jan III Sobieski (1674-1696) and Maria Kazimiera (1665-1716), Daughter of Henryk Markiz de la Grange dArquien Höhn, Jan (m .; Ca 1641 1693)scudo; Klemens XI (Pope; 1700-1721), Borner, Peter Paul (fl. 1691-1725); 1702 (1420-00-00-1420-00-00);Jan Kazimierz (1649-1668), Medal from the period of Polish Swedish wars Höhn, Jan (St.; 1607 1664)Portrait medal of Giovanni Giovano Pontano model last quarter 15th century (cast 16th century) Adriano Fiorentino (Adriano di Giovanni de' Maestri) Italian Giovanni Gioviano Pontano was a humanist and prolific writer in Latin. He was also an educator at the royal house of Aragon in Naples, where he served as tutor to Ferdinand II and secretary to his mother, Ippolita Sforza. Pontano later turned against his Aragonese patrons in writings endorsing their enemy, Louis XII of France. The medal's reverse shows the personifcation of Urania holding a lyre and a starry globe, an allusion to a poem by Pontano.. Portrait medal of Giovanni Giovano Pontano 4609422.5 Baiocchi; Pius VI (Pope; 1775-1799), Church State (756-1870); 1796 (1420-00-00-1420-00-00);Henry III / Rene de Birague, Chancellor of France Anonymous, according to Germain Pilon (1535-1590). "Henry III / Ren� de Birague, Chancellor of France". Medal, 1577.Alessandro Farnese, 1545-1592, 3rd Duke of Parma and Piacenza 1586. Dated: probably 1558. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 3.72 cm (1 7/16 in.) gross weight: 12.04 gr (0.027 lb.). Medium: bronze. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Attributed to Gianpaolo Poggini.August II Mocny (Fryderyk August I), Saxon elector (from 1694), King of Poland (1697-1706, 1709-1733), Coronation Medal Omeis, Martin Heinrich (ca. 1650 1703)Italian 16th Century, Andrea Della Valle, 1463 1534, Patron and Collector, Cardinal 1517 (obverse), 16th century Andrea Della Valle, 1463-1534, Patron and Collector, Cardinal 1517 obverseDeath of Maria II van England. Bronze medal. Front: breastpiece woman inside. Downside: tomb consisting of square monument with inscription, which is obelisk, decorated with palm and olive branches and awarded Maria bust; a tripod with fire; Two funeral warriors, two women and a man with an urn; besides him a torch in writing; Cut out: signature.sesterce; 227 (227-00-00-227-00-00);Zygmunt III Waza (1587-1632), Portuguł Koronna, Kraków; 1612 Mint of Kraków, Zygmunt III WazaA medal commemorating the inauguration of the construction of a tomb for Napoleon andPiece of 5 C�dires in Copper of Napoleon III, 1864 Albert-desired barr� (1818-1878). Piece of 5 centers in copper of Napoleon III, 1864. Copper. 1864.Louis XII, 1462-1515, King of France 1498 obverse. Dated: 1498/1514. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 5.35 cm (2 1/8 in.) gross weight: 17.61 gr (0.039 lb.) axis: 12:00. Medium: bronze. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: French 15th or 16th Century.Guillaume Dupré, Charlotte Marie de Montmorency, 1594 1650, Wife of Henri de Bourbon 1609 (reverse), 1611 Charlotte-Marie de Montmorency, 1594-1650, Wife of Henri de Bourbon 1609 reverseNero, 37-68, Roman Emperor 54 obverse. Dated: fourth quarter 15th century. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 11.54 cm (4 9/16 in.) gross weight: 457.4 gr (1.008 lb.) axis: 6:00. Medium: bronze. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Filarete.Andrea Doria, 1466-1560, Genoese Admiral obverse. Dated: 1541. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 4.2 cm (1 5/8 in.) gross weight: 30.11 gr (0.066 lb.) axis: 12:00. Medium: bronze. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: LEONE LEONI.Fars that coin Con, 20 ,Johanna of Austria, 1547-1578, First Wife of Francisco I de' Medici 1565. Dated: 1740. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 8.62 cm (3 3/8 in.) gross weight: 150.55 gr (0.332 lb.). Medium: bronze. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Antonio Francesco Selvi.Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821), First Consul (1799-1804), after 1799 Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821), first consul (1799-1804). Silver repulsed copper. After 1799.Zygmunt III Waza (1587-1632), Ducat Crown, Malbork; 1595 Malbork Mint, Zygmunt IIIEtienne Delaune, Henri II, 1519 1559, King of France 1547 (obverse), 1552 Henri II, 1519-1559, King of France 1547 obverseWładysław IV Waza (1633-1648) and Ludwik Maria (1646-1667), portrait medal of the royal couple Dates, Sebastian (1586-1657)NUMISMATICA. MEDALLA MODERNA. DE FELIPE II Y ANA DE AUSTRIA, POR GIAN PAOLO POGGINI. REVERSO. BUSTO DE LA REINA A LA DERECHA. 1582. (DEPOSITO: MUSEO ARQUEOLOGICO NACIONAL).Friedrich Hagenauer, Caspar von Mulheim, 1506 1570 1571, Counselor of Cologne (obverse), 1543 Caspar von Mulheim, 1506-1570/1571, Counselor of Cologne obverseBliżej Kultury unknownPrinces Albert and Genurs de Saxe, Victory Topis to Metz et Sedan, 18 Aoû and Sedan and 1st September 1870 (title fattex) Princes Albert and Georges of Saxes to Sax and South Axte Francesca September 1870 and Seder DLEFORM 1870 and Seder DLEFORM 1870 and Sedor from the 1870 e Cuiver DORÉ 1870. Paris, Musée Carnavalet.scudo; Innocent XII (Pope; 1691-1700), Urbain, Ferdinand de Saint (1654-1738); 1698 (1420-00-00-1420-00-00);August III (1733-1763), Elective Medal Vestner, Georg Wilhelm (1677 1740)Władysław IV Waza (1633-1648), Talar Gdański, Gdańsk; 1636 Mint Gdańsk, Władysław IV Waza (1595 1648)Medal portraying Pope Julius II (Albisola, 1443, Rome, 1513) by Pier Maria Serbaldi da Pescia (also known as Tagliacarne, circa 1455-1522)Medal: Bartolomeo Colleoni model 1455 or later (possibly cast 19th century) Marco Guidizani Italian A portrait of Bartolomeo Colleoni (1400 - 1476), a celebrated Venetiancondottiere is on the obverse, and a nude mansitting on a cuirass and holding a plumb line is on thereverse. A terminus post quem for this medal is given byColleonis appointment as commander of the Venetianforces in 1455; this specimen is a late aftercast, possiblyfrom the nineteenth century.. Medal: Bartolomeo Colleoni 460842Cristoforo di Geremia, Alfonso V of Aragon, 1396 1458, King of Naples and Sicily 1443 (obverse), 1458 Alfonso V of Aragon, 1396-1458, King of Naples and Sicily 1443 obverseMaarten de Hane, 1475-1556, Flemish Merchant obverse. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 7.05 cm (2 3/4 in.) gross weight: 103.34 gr (0.228 lb.) axis: 1.00. Medium: bronze. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: LEONE LEONI.Anonymous. Teinturiers master dealers (obverse). Louis XVI. Paris, Carnavalet museum. 71143-3 Avers, Merchant Master Teinturier, Medal, Numismatic, Profile, Portrait, King Francethaler. Chrystian (książę brzesko-legnicko-wołowski ; 1618-1672), ruler, Brettschneider, Christoph (fl. 1637-1714), moneyerGdańsk Ducat; John II Kazimierz Waza (King of Poland; 1648-1668), Rogge, Gerhard (Fl. 1639-1657); 1651 (1651-00-00-1651-00-00);General Insurance Company in Paris, 1818 Bar, Jean-Auguste. General insurance company in Paris, 1818. Money. 1818-1818.Carnavalet museum, medal collection Bust right by Mgr Denis Affre on the left.Lysippus Junior, Giovanni Francesco de Rangoni (obverse) Giovanni Francesco de Rangoni obverseExterior Trade Police, 1791 Anonymous. Foreign Trade Police. Brass, 1791.Radziwiłł, Cecylia. Trojanowski, Wincenty (1859-1928), male medallistVenetian 16th Century, Giovanni Fasiol (obverse), c 1500 1525 Giovanni Fasiol obverseGdańsk Ducat; Zygmunt III Waza (King of Poland; 1587-1632), Klüwer, Filip (Fl. 1588-1601);False Coin, Elbląg Ort, 1662, John II Casimir (1649 1668)Figure Holding Scales and Swan reverse. Dated: 1570. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 4.22 cm (1 11/16 in.) gross weight: 46.51 gr (0.103 lb.) axis: 6:00. Medium: bronze. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Domenico Poggini.Italian 16th Century, François I, 1494 1547, King of France 1515 (obverse), 16th century François I, 1494-1547, King of France 1515 obverseNUMISMATICA. MONEDA MODERNA. UN FLORIN DE PLATA, DE ALBERTO E ISABEL. ANVERSO. BUSTO DE LOS ARCHIDUQUESES A LA DERECHA. (DEPOSITO: MUSEO ARQUEOLOGICO NACIONAL).Honorary Medal Mirosław Bartoszewicki for the NumismaticBartolommeo Melioli, Francesco II Gonzaga, 1466 1519, 4th Marquess of Mantua 1484 (obverse), probably 1484 Francesco II Gonzaga, 1466-1519, 4th Marquess of Mantua 1484 obverseR. Arondeaux, Medal on the death of Geeraardt Brandt de Jonge, death certificate penning footage silver, bust half way right, Geeraardt Brandt de Jonge G. VI APR. MDCLVII O. XXI DEC. MDCLXXXIII (rose) (omschrift in capitals) RotterdamConcours De Fanfares and Orchens in L'praphéons to L'Aigle (ORNE), 8 September 1872 (title faltice) Medal of the FanFares and Orpheons of the Aigle Contest (Orne), 8 September 1872. Golden copper, 1872. Paris, Musee Carnavalet.Edward IV 1731-32 Medalist: Jean Dassier Swiss This medal of Edward IV belongs to the English Monarchs series by the Swiss medalist Jean Dassier (1676-1763). Dassier was the chief engraver of the Geneva mint, and the group to which this medal belongs (2014.457.1-10) are among his most important medallic works, part of a series of 33 medals of the English sovereigns begun during his second stay in London and approved by Queen Caroline. These medals represent an important European medalist in one of his most significant series. The English Monarchs are also important precedents for medal making in 18th- and 19th-century Britain, examples of which are also found in Museum's collection.. Edward IV. Medalist: Jean Dassier (Geneva 1676-1763 Geneva). British. 1731-32. Bronze. Medals and PlaquettesAlexis-Joseph Depaulis (1790-1867). "Carabiniers circle", 1840. Copper. Paris, Carnavalet museum. Medal, numismaticsGysbert van Moelingen, Marriage Medal of Wilhelm V, Prince of Orange, and Frederica Sophia Wilhelmina, Princess of Prussia (obverse), 1767 Marriage Medal of Wilhelm V, Prince of Orange, and Frederica Sophia Wilhelmina, Princess of Prussia obverse1 and 1/4 of the circumstantial thaler for Jerzy Wilhelm Legnica-Brzeski's book; Jerzy Wilhelm (Ksi  Brzesko-Legnicko-Wośowski; 1660-1675), Koller, Samuel (Fl. 1666-1686); 1675 (1675-00-00-1675-00-00);Jerzy Wilhelm (Prince of Legnica-Brzesko-Wołowski-1660-1675), Jerzy Wilhelm (Prince of Legnica-Brzesko-Wołowski-1660-1675)-iconography, Piastów (family), R5 (rareness), gift (provenance), letters, letters, letters, letters, letters, letters, letters, letters SK, posthumous coin, occasional coins, inscriptions, occasional inscriptions, bans, male bans, male bans in armor, ruler's busts, busts of the ruler in armor, bust of the ruler of EN Trois Quarts to the right, portraits, men's portraits, men's portraits en trois quarts in Law, portraits in parade armor, portraits of the ruler in armor, portraits of the ruler with a discovered head, portraits of rulersMichał Korybut Wiśniowiecki (1669-1673), Coronation Medal; 1669 Buchheim, Jan (1623 1683)Ladislaus IV Vasa (1633-1648), medal with the view of Gdańsk; 1635 Rieger, HansGdańsk Ducat; John II Kazimierz Waza (King of Poland; 1648-1668), Lesse, Daniel (1656-1685); 1657 (1657-00-00-1657-00-00);NUMISMATICA. MEDALLA CASA DE BORBON. DE FELIPE V, POR FERDINAND DE SAINT-URBAIN. ANVERSO. RETRATO DEL REY A LA DERECHA. MEDALLA ALUSIVA AL REINO DE NAPOLES. (DEPOSITO: MUSEO ARQUEOLOGICO NACIONAL).Medal on the preserved peace in Delfshaven, penning footage silver, 12,45 gram, busts prince Willem V and princess Wilhelmina to the right, WILH. V D: G.PR. AR ET NASS. SOPH. WILH. D: G. PR.R.. (legend) preserved peace custodian Oranje Nassau Willem V stadholder Wilhelmina van Prussia Delfshaven RotterdamJules Charles Dubois. Jean-Jacques ROUSSEAU (1712-1778), 1817. BRONZE, 1817. PARIS, Musée Carnavalet. NumismaticsFriedrich Hagenauer, Hans Hauschel, born 1520 (obverse), 1544 Hans Hauschel, born 1520 obverseCrown two -way; Jan III Sobieski (King of Poland; 1674-1696); 1674-1696 (1674-00-00-1696-00-00);3 ducats; Jan Christian (KSI  Legnica-Brzeski; 1591-1639), Rieger, Hans (1580-1653); 1622 (1622-00-00-1622-00-00);Jan Chrystian (Prince of Brest - 1591-1639), Jan Christian (Prince of Brest - 1591-1639) - iconography, Piastów (family), R5 (rarity), Duchy of Brest (coat of arms), Duchy of Legnica -Brzeskie (coat of arms), letters, letters, The letters H - R, Bovers of the ruler, portraits, portraits in paradna armor, portraits of the ruler with a discovered head, portraits of the rulers, four -track coat of arms, coat of arms under helmets with jewels, coat of arms under the helmet with labrai, shields, shields, coat of armsJean Luillier, Preview of Paris / Henri IV Merchants A horse Anonymous. Jean LAUILLIER, Provost of the Paris / Henri IV merchants on horseback. Medal, 1594.A. Bemme, Medal on Erasmus, penning footage tin, d 0,6 struck, bust Erasmus with beret to the right, DESIDERIUS ERASMUS signed in cut-off bust Erasmus RotterdamPatriotic and religious badge with the image of John Paul II unknown label2 ducats; Maciej II Habsburg (Roman-German emperor; 1557-1619); 1611 (1611-00-00-1611-00-00);Habsburg (family), Maciej II (Roman-German emperor-1557-1619), Maciej II (Roman-German emperor-1557-1619)-iconography, Order of the Golden Runa, Wrocław (coat of arms), Municipal Herb shield (iconogr.), City coins, orders, bust, men's bust, male bust in the crisis, male bust in armor, male portrait to the right, portraits, portraits of rulers, four -track shield with cardiac field, coat of arms, shields, shields2 ducats (stamp Thalara, circumstantial coin); Jerzy Wilhelm (Ksi  Brzesko-Legnicko-Wośowski; 1660-1675); 1675 (1675-00-00-1675-00-00);Jerzy Wilhelm (Prince of Legnica-Brzesko-Wołowski-1660-1675), Jerzy Wilhelm (Prince of Legnica-Brzesko-Wołowski-1660-1675)-iconography, Piastów (family), R8 (rarity), posthumous coin, occasional coins, subtitles, inscriptions, Occasional subtitles, quarterly prints in gold, bust, male bars, male bars in armor, ruler's busts, rights to the right, busts in armor, portraits, portraits, men's portraits, male portraits to the right, portraits in parade armor, portraits of the ruler in armor , portraits of a ruler with a discovered head, portraits of rulers, message (provenance)Aureus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Caracalla 216 CE Rome. During the period of the five ìGood Emperors,î succession was not hereditary. It was instead based on merit, with the current ruler formally adopting his successor. This pattern ended with Marcus Aureliusís son, Commodus (reigned 177ñ92), who inherited the crown. He promptly abused his power and died a tyrantís death. The Severan dynasty followed with the rise to power of Septimius Severus. His two sons, Caracalla and Geta, were proclaimed co-emperors upon his death. Within a year the conflict between the brothers resulted in Caracalla (reigned 211ñ17) killing Geta in order to rule alone.The front (obverse) of this coin portrays a bust of Emperor Caracalla facing right, laureate, and wearing a cuirass and paludamentum (breastplate and military cloak). The back (reverse) depicts Serapis standing to the left, wearing a polos on his head, while raising his right hand and holding a scepter.. Gold . Ancient RomanSouvenir of National Day, July 14, 1887 Commemorative Medal on the Remembrance of National Day, July 14, 1887.Medal with bust of Maria-Theresia of Spain. Back of a medal with bust and profil from Maria-Theresia of Spain. The medal is dated 9 June 1660: the day on which they married the French king Louis XIV.Medal with prince Aleksandr Mikhailovich by Anonymous artist, Tin, 18th century, Private Collection, D 38Alessandro Tartagni, 1421-1477, Lawyer obverse. Dated: c. 1478. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 9 cm (3 9/16 in.). Medium: bronze. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Sperandio.Niccolò Piccinino, 1386-1444, Condottiere obverse. Dated: c. 1441. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 8.85 cm (3 1/2 in.) gross weight: 252.28 gr (0.556 lb.) axis: 12:00. Medium: bronze. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: PISANELLO.ECU of silver at the short wick of Louis XIV, 1644 Anonymous. ECU of silver at the short wick of Louis XIV. Silver, 1644. Carnavalet Museum, Paris Story.Gregory XIII (Ugo Buoncompagni, 1502-1585), Pope 1572 obverse. Dated: 1582. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 6 cm (2 3/8 in.) gross weight: 74.54 gr (0.164 lb.) axis: 12:00. Medium: bronze. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Roman 16th Century.Possibly Venetian 16th Century, Jacoba Francina of Ravenna () (obverse), possibly 1581 Jacoba Francina of Ravenna () [obversePortrait medal seal of Fernando Álvarez de Toledo and Pimentel, Ferdinandus Toletanus Dux Albanus (Piedrahita, October 29, 1507 - Tomar, December 11,Bliżej Kultury British Royal Mint, Metcalfe, Percy (1895 1970)thaler. Fryderyk II (książę brzesko-legnicki ; 1480-1547), ruler, Stoltz, Michael (fl. ca 1540-1555), moneyerMedal of the Marquis de Lafayette. Dimensions: Diam. 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm). Maker: Jacques Édouard Gatteaux (French, Paris 1788-1881 Paris). Date: 1830. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.2 ducats (1/8 occasional thaler stamp) on the death of Charles II, Duke of Oleśnica. Karol II (książę oleśnicki ; 1587-1617), rulerWedding of Willem IV with Princess Anna van England in London. Wedding of Willem IV with Princess Anna van England in London. Unilateral, oval plaque. Front: moving briskets from man and woman under crown within two-time writer. Reverse: Blank.Milanese 16th Century, Jean de Lorraine, 1498 1550, Cardinal 1518 (obverse), mid 16th century Jean de Lorraine, 1498-1550, Cardinal 1518 obverseCoin by Anonymous artist, tin, Private Collection, D 38French language award granted to Raymond Jegaden, 1940 Jean Warin (said John II). French language award granted to Raymond Jegaden, 1940. Golden bronze.Medal with bust of Lodewijk XIV. Front of a medal with bust and profil from Louis XIV, first edited after the Battle of Rocroi in 1643.2 ducats (1 thaler stamp, posthumous occasional coin). Jerzy Wilhelm (książę brzesko-legnicko-wołowski ; 1660-1675), rulerDonatwa Gdańsk 10 Ducatowa.; Höhn, Johann (Ca 1607-1664; st.), Rogge, Gerhard (Fl. 1639-1657), W Adys Aw IV Waza (King of Poland; 1632-1648); 1644 (1644-00-00-1644-00-00);Kroenungstaler 1861 coin, William King of Prussia, later Kaiser Wilhelm I, Prussia, German Confederation