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The Order of Saint Louis (main title), 1693. Bronze copper alloy. Gilding. Petit Palais, Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris.
The Order of Saint Louis (main title), 1693. Bronze copper alloy. Gilding. Petit Palais, Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris.
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Louis XVI, King of France (1774-1792) Louis XVI, King of France (1774-1792). Brass. 1791. Anonymous photography.Guillaume Dupré, Justice with Sword and Scales (reverse), 1623 Justice with Sword and Scales reverseSacre de Louis XV, Reims, October 25, 1722 Anonymous. Sacre of Louis XV, Reims, October 25, 1722. Brass.Project Graly-Manzag 2013-2016 Carnavalet Museum, Medals CollectionCarnavalet museum, medal collection Right in a chêne frieze, a draped woman holds a spear surmounted by a Phrygian cap and relies on a beam of a lictor; Behind her, a lion; on the right an inscribed table and on the left a fluted column surmounted by an eye in a glory; Reverse registration on two lines under one eye in a glory.The Order of Saint Louis (main title), 1693. Bronze copper alloy. Gilding. Petit Palais, Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris.Project Graly-Manzag 2013-2016 Carnavalet Museum, Medals CollectionRestitution of Savoie in the Kingdom of Sardinia, November 20, 1815 Anonymous. Restitution of Savoie in the Kingdom of Sardinia, November 20, 1815. Bronze, 1815.Carnavalet Museum, Medals CollectionBliżej Kultury Below, Fryderkk WilhelmConstantine the Great, Roman Emperor 307-337 obverse. Dated: 1402/1413. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 9.5 cm (3 3/4 in.). Medium: bronze. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Parisian 15th Century.Carnavalet Museum, Medals CollectionLiberation of Dantzig, July 9, 1807 Bertrand Andrieu (1761-1822). Liberation of Dantzig, July 9, 1807. Bronze, 1807.Flemish 16th Century, Constancy (reverse), 16th century Constancy reverseTen soils of Lef�vre, Lesage and Cie, 1792 Anonymous. Ten soils of Lef�vre, Lesage and Cie, 1792. Silver, 1792. Carnavalet Museum, History of Paris.Beer Carrier Guild of Amsterdam, Gildepenning van Diederik Ukerman, Anonymous, 1665 medal Brass medal. Front: Woman with Hoppe branch in raised right and shield with a carrier in the left hand in the opschrift. Reverse: two men who keep a bearing stick between them; Cut: Inscription Amsterdam brass (alloy) casting / engraving AmsterdamW ADys Mari Gonzaga; Dadler, Sebastian (1586-1657); 1646 (1646-00-00-1646-00-00);Amor (iconogr.), Baltic (sea), Gdańsk (coat of arms), Gdańsk (Pomeranian Voivodeship), Ludwika Maria Gonzaga de Nevers (Queen of Poland - 1611-1667), Mars (Mitol.), Peace (Personification), Poland (Poland ( Heritage), Faith (Personification), Wisłoujście (Pomeranian Voivodeship), Władysław IV Waza (Polish King - 1595-1648), allegories, two coat of arms, coats of arms, inscriptions, ships, heraldic shields, boats, weddingProject Graly-Manzag 2013-2016 Carnavalet Museum, Medals CollectionOfficial Commemorative Medal, The Hudson-Fulton Celebration, New York. Artist: Emil Fuchs (American, Vienna 1866-1929 New York). Dimensions: Diam. 4 in. (10.2 cm). Date: 1909. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Trial for the part of 2 francs of the Second Republic, 1848 Test for the part of 2 francs of the Second Republic, 1848. Copper. 1848. Anonymous photography.Oath of the general of Aurelle de Paladines to the Commanders, March 8, 1871 (Title Title) Harvest (Mr) Oath of the General D'Aurelle de Paladines to the Commanders, March 8, 1871. Copper, 1871.The Count of Maurepas, Head of the Royal Council of Finance Nicolas Squarts (1751-1832). The Count of Maurepas, Head of the Royal Council of Finance. Medal, 1781.Carnavalet museum, medal collection Right the allegory of the arts and a worker of the art industry facing and shakes hands; Above, a radiant star; Reverse registration on fourteen lines surrounded by an wrapped laurel wreath, loaded with nine crowns with the arms of the Belgian provinces.Carnavalet museum, medal collection Droit Mgr Denis is standing on the barricade, surrounded by soldiers, civilians and ecclesiastics; At the top left a weapon whose barrel comes out of a window fired on the archbishop; Reverse registration on five lines above a Phrygian hat.Charles II: Royal Coat of Arms late 1660's () John Roettier After his Restoration to the throne of England, Charles II (b. 1630; r. 1660-80) governed under a constitution with an elected parliament. Charles nonetheless promoted the monarchy’s centrality and prestige by having the imagery on his coins and medals project royal power. On this sumptuous gold medal, Charles wears classical armor as if he were an ancient Roman emperor and is wigged in the elaborate style made fashionable by the absolute monarch, Louis XIV. The inscription on the medal’s front (obverse), “King, by the grace of God” and on the reverse’s royal coat of arms “God and my right” allude to the divine right of kings.. Charles II: Royal Coat of Arms. John Roettier (Flemish, Antwerp 1631-1703 London, active England 1670-98). British, London. late 1660's (). Gold. Medals and PlaquettesOn the 100th anniversary Creators and collapses of the Act on May 3 Poles in America; 1891 (1891-00-00-1891-00-00);Constitution of May 3 (1791), Partage Plus, Constitutions, Medals with Poland related, occasional, anniversary, secession (style)Wax seal of Floris, Count of Holland, anonymous, c. 1266 - c. 1296 seal Seal with a counter stamp in brown was by Count Floris V of Holland. Front: a horse -oriented horse with a man in full armor. The man has a sword in the lifted right hand and in the left hand a 'petit écu' with heraldic emblem. Reverse: coat of arms. Netherlands wax printing riding a horse, ass, or mule; rider, horseman. armour HollandCommemorating the Capture of Porto Bello in 1739 ca. 1740 British. Commemorating the Capture of Porto Bello in 1739. British. ca. 1740. Brass. Medals and PlaquettesSecond prize awarded to H. Catogan on the occasion of a poetry contest, August 6, 1886 Nicolas Brenet (1770-1846). Second prize awarded to H. Catogan on the occasion of a poetry contest, August 6, 1886. Golden money. 1886.Carnavalet museum, medal collection Right bust of Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte on the right, in a bay crown and oak leaves with a bundle and a rudder; Leaf setback of the constitution unfolded on a bay branch.Bliżej Kultury Unknown, Karlsteen, Arvid (1647 1718), Hartman, Carl Gustav ( 1739)Erection of a statue for Piet Heyn, Johan Philip Menger, 1870 history medal Bronze medal. Front: Statue Man with command stove in vast right hand within Koverschrift. Reverse: inscription Inside Eikekrans Utrecht bronze (metal) striking (metalworking) historical persons DelfshavenBattle of Eylau, February 8, 1807 Bertrand Andrieu (1761-1822) and Nicolas Brenet (1770-1846). Battle of Eylau, February 8, 1807. Bronze, 1807.Batavensch Genootschap of experimental philosophy, medal awarded to B. Tiboel, Gerrit van Moelingen (I) (Possible), 1779 award medal Silver medal. Front: veiled woman, representing the experience, holds in her right hand magnet, to which anchor hangs and in her left hand staff with around Pennant with inscription; On the left a melting pot on a tripod, decorated with coat of arms, right weighing device, decorated with coat of arms within Kerschrift; Cut: Inscription. Reverse: inscription Inside wreath of two tied rose branches and reversal The Hague silver (metal) striking (metalworking) Experience, Mastery; 'Esperienza' (Ripa) RotterdamMedal on the introduction of the new Psalmation, penny footage silver, king David on harp playing, omschrift FELICITATIS OMNIS RELIGIO FUNDAMENTEM (religion is the foundation of all happiness) in cut-out DAVID CANTICO SUO REDDITUS THRONO MDCCLXXIV (David by his singing on his throne rendered) King David bible psalm musicGaming Piece (obverse), c.1700. Martin Brunner (German, 1659-1725). Wood; diameter: 6.1 cm (2 3/8 in.); overall: 1.3 cm (1/2 in.).Grahal-Manzara. Carnavalet 2013-2016 collection sites. Numismatics.School of Soreze, 1793 Mercadier. SOREZE SCHOOL PRIZE, 1793. Bronze, 1793.Revolution of 1905; Gruberski, W Adys Aw (1873-1933); 1905 (1905-00-00-1905-00-00);Subtitles, eagles, characters, men's characters, secession (style)Carnavalet museum, medal collection Droit Mercury on a beach holding a scholarship in the right hand and a caduceus in the left hand; at its feet, chests, box, and an abundance horn; In the background, two boats navigate; Reverse registration on seven lines.Bliżej Kultury unknownUniface test for the lapel of the ECU of 6 pounds: the Genie of France engaging the Constitution, 1791 Augustin Dupr� (1748-1833). UNIFACE TEST FOR THE REVERSE OF THE 6 BOOK SCU: The genius of France engaging the Constitution. In. 1791.Carnavalet museum, medal collection Right a glorious gymnastics, crowned with bay leaf; At the rear, athletes training in weight launched, parallel bars, fixed bars, rings and rope; Reverse a bay crown.Architecture Holding Compasses and Square reverse. Dated: 1578. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 5.12 cm (2 in.) gross weight: 40.55 gr (0.089 lb.) axis: 12:00. Medium: bronze. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Jacopo Nizzola da Trezzo.Carnavalet museum, medal collectionCarnavalet museum, medal collectionGaming Piece (obverse), c.1700. Martin Brunner (German, 1659-1725). Wood; diameter: 6.1 cm (2 3/8 in.); overall: 1.3 cm (1/2 in.).Medal commemorating the 50th anniversary of the outbreak of the November Uprising Malinowski, W. Artur (Fl. 1878)Louis XVI (1754-1793), King of France (1774-1792), 1789 Anonymous. Louis XVI (1754-1793), King of France (1774-1792), 1789. Silver Copper Repoussé.Planets-manager. Cornalet Collection Sites 2013-2016. Numismatic.Planets-manager. Cornalet Collection Sites 2013-2016. Numismatic.Jean Dassier, Fortune Triumphant (reverse), 1731 Fortune Triumphant reverseAward of the Warsaw Horticulture Society for Ksawery Dyonizzy Makowski at the garden exhibition in Warsaw; Steinman, Leopold (1848 1897); 1895 (1895-00-00-1895-00-00);Partage Plus, prize medals, medals related to Poland, subtitles, occasional inscriptions, characters, secession (style), wreaths, exhibitions, garden exhibitionsProject Graly-Manzag 2013-2016 Carnavalet Museum, Medals CollectionPlanets-manager. Cornalet Collection Sites 2013-2016. Numismatic.Carnavalet Museum, Medals CollectionDish early 16th century German. Dish 467582Peace of Munster, beaten by the city of Amsterdam, with Sara de les Planques on a lace name. Silver medal. Front: Herkules with clubs and pallas with lance and arrows bundle hold three in a braided wreaths, within which inscription; To their feet weapony, above them Name of Jehovah in Hebrew inside beams under pennant with inscription. Downside: inscription under crowned weapon of Amsterdam; edge.Peace with Holland obverse. Dated: 1654. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 6.15 cm (2 7/16 in.) gross weight: 58.42 gr (0.129 lb.) axis: 12:00. Medium: struck silver. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Sebastian Dadler.Project Graly-Manzag 2013-2016 Carnavalet Museum, Medals CollectionMedal struck on memory the first to see the academic and medical faculty; Majnert, Józef (1813-1879); 1839 (1839-00-00-1839-00-00);Tribute to the dead citizens during the insurrection of 23, 24th, 25th and 26th of June, 1848 Anonymous. Tribute to the dead citizens during the insurrection of 23, 24th, 25th and 26th of June, 1848. Brass.Jernegan's Lottery Medal. Artist: Medalist: John Sigismund Tanner (British, 1728-1775). Culture: British. Date: 1736. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.False coin, 5 talers, 1609, Henry JuIIus (1589 1613), Germany BrunswickCoat of Arms reverse. Dated: 1522/1523. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 6.12 cm (2 7/16 in.) gross weight: 105.47 gr (0.233 lb.) axis: 12:00. Medium: bronze. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Austrian 16th Century.Philip de Schone, King of Spain, Jacques Jonghelinck (Copy After), 1505 copy. history medal Bronze medal with carrying eye. Front: breastpiece man inside change. Ridden side: Happiness with sail above her head, standing in a shell inside Antwerp bronze (metal) castingNUMISMATICA. MEDALLA MODERNA. DE FELIPE II, POR GIAN PAOLO POGGINI. REVERSO. FIGURA FEMENINA REPRESENTANDO A LAS INDIAS LLEVANDO UN GLOBO TERRESTRE EN LAS MANOS. 1582. (DEPOSITO: MUSEO ARQUEOLOGICO NACIONAL).Niccolò Fiorentino, Jean du Mas on a Horse Wearing Chanfron and Bardings (reverse), 1494 1495 Jean du Mas on a Horse Wearing Chanfron and Bardings reverseJustice and Piety at an Altar reverse. Dated: 1601. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 5.56 cm (2 3/16 in.) gross weight: 41.97 gr (0.093 lb.) axis: 12:00. Medium: bronze. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Nicolas-Gabriel Jacquet.Planets-manager. Cornalet Collection Sites 2013-2016. Numismatic.Grahal-Manzara. Carnavalet 2013-2016 collection sites. Numismatics.Austrian 16th Century, Coat of Arms (reverse), 1522 1523 Coat of Arms reverseMedal commemorating the 500th anniversary of the Battle of Grunwald Jug, MarcinTribute to the Revolution of 1848, 22, 23 and 24 February 1848 (dummy title) Tribute to the Revolution of 1848, 22, 23 and 24 February 1848. Etain, 1848.Carnavalet museum, medal collectionCarnavalet museum, medal collection Right six children musicians playing a concert on a cloud around a seventh that guides them; Reverse a crown of oak leaves and bay leaves.Creation of the Paris national counter, March 7, 1848 (dummy title) Creation of the National Discount Counter of Paris, March 7, 1848. Copper, 1848.Prices for the Chant and Choral Contest of the City of Paris Marcel Daniel-Dupuis (1849-1899). Prize for the singing and choral contest of the city of Paris. Bronze copper, circa 1880.Medal of Bicentennial of YaleCollege. Artist: Bela Lyon Pratt, American, 1867-1917, Art School Certificate of Completion, 1888, B.F.A. 1899Honorand: Yale College Manufacturer: Tiffany and Company, American, founded 1837 Manufacturer: Yale UniversityCharles V depicted on a gold coin. (Carlos I, Carlos V or Carlos I de España), 1500 1558)ruler of the Holy Roman Empire from 1519 and, as Carlos I of Spain, of the Spanish Empire from 1516 until his abdication in 1556.Recognition of the Independence of the United States by Friesland obverse. Dated: 1782. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 4.39 cm (1 3/4 in.) gross weight: 23.28 gr (0.051 lb.) axis: 12:00. Medium: silver. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: B. C. V. Calker.Romeo and juliet lovers on medal Copyright: xMxAmirtham/DinodiaxPhotoxThe three victories, 1690 (main title), 1690. Alloy with a low point of melting. Brown patina. Petit Palais, Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris.World War 1 Memorial plaque for soldier who died in 1916 Historic memorial plaque or remembrance medal created in 1917 for British Soldiers who died in the Great War Copyright: xZoonar.com/StevexHeapx 12510399Establishment of the Paris town hall. Medal project Augustin Dupr� (1748-1833). Establishment of the Paris town hall (1789). Medal project. Crue Earth, 1789.Rare German Coin, Brunswick, Wolfenbuttel, Duke Rudolf August, Silver Triple Losertaler, Girl with Lute, Luteivthal Valley behind''The Battles of the British Army from 1808 to 1814 - Picture medal', 1815, (1910). Artist: Edward Orme.Carnavalet museum, medal collection Right Germania standing from the front, walking on a trophy of weapons and flags, holding in the right hand a bay crown and in the left hand the flag of the German Empire struck with a two -headed eagle; In the background, a castle at the top of a mountain; Reverse registration on eleven lines in a crown of oak leaves.Morel. "Take Menin". Tin. 1796. Paris, Carnavalet museum. Droit scene of the taking of Menin. Weapon, tin, medal, taking of menin, soldierCarnavalet museum, medal collectionJuno Sealing Marriage Pact with Jupiter reverse. Dated: 1680. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 4.8 cm (1 7/8 in.) gross weight: 42.08 gr (0.093 lb.) axis: 12:00. Medium: lead. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Arvid Karlsteen.Bertrand Andrieu (1761-1822) and Alexis-Joseph DEPAULIS (1790-1867). Anniversary of the taking of the Bastille, July 14, 1790. Paris, Musée Carnavalet. Medal, numismaticsMedal on the subjugation of Bavaria to the German Emperor, penning visual material lead metal, in the foreground liberated cities Augsburg and Ulm in the background French and Bavarian soldier chased by victory in cut: TRANQVILLITAS REDVX. legend: AVGVSTA VIND. LIBERATA. VLMA RECVPER. HOSTES VLTRA RHEN. FVGATI. (Augsburg redeemed Ulm regained and the enemies hunted across the Rhine rest restored) Emperor Germany Bavaria Augsburg UlmFrance Marianne GymnasticsMedal. Mint: Paris Artist: Ernest Henri Dubois, French, 1863-1930Carnavalet museum, medal collection Right registration on five lines in a oak crown; Drated republic reverse wearing the Phrygian hat standing right, holding stake and sword.Histamenon of Romanus III, 1028-1034. Byzantium, 11th century. Gold; diameter: 2.4 cm (15/16 in.).Tribute to General Eug�ne Cavaignac (1802-1857), Insurrection of June 1848 Anonymous. Tribute to General Eug�ne Cavaignac (1802-1857), insurrection of June 1848. White copper.Raymond Gayrard (1807-1855), Armand-Auguste caqué (1793-1881). Tribute to the French people to the English nation, July 27-29, 1830. Cuper, 1830. Paris, Musée Carnavalet. Medal, numismaticsJ.P. Menger, Medal at the Centenary of the Bataafsch Society for Experimental Philosophy, penning footage bronze, standing female figure in the right hand an anchor in the left staff with ribbon to the right pedestal with Rotterdam weapon; left pharmacy-cooker, CEROS FERET EXPERIENTIA FRUCTUS (round) RERUM MAGISTRA (on the ribbon) Bataafsch Genootschap der Proefondervindelijke Wijsbegeerte RotterdamJules-Clément Chaplain (1839-1909). Award for the Universal Exhibition. Bronze. 1900. Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris, Petit Palais. 78194-10 Wing, seated, building, bronze, international universal exhibition 1900, woman, torch, man, medal, carry, reward, sportsman, to hold, torch