Historical Medals and Coins

Showcase of various antique medals and coins featuring prominent figures, highlighting numismatic artistry and historical significance.

Adriaen van der Werff, Silver screw coin and Taler depicting Emperor Leopold I (1658-1705) of Germany; painted interior portraits Adriaen van der Werff and wife Margaretha Rees, portrait miniature painting footage screwmint holder silver paint, minted painted Round coin (Taler); split ( and ) tightly screwed with painted portrait on each side, (coin side) REX. LEOPULDUS. D: G: ROM: IMP: S, G: H, Adriaen van der Werff Margaret Rees Rotterdam Leopold of Germany adorn pay pay reminder Kralingen
Adriaen van der Werff, Silver screw coin and Taler depicting Emperor Leopold I (1658-1705) of Germany; painted interior portraits Adriaen van der Werff and wife Margaretha Rees, portrait miniature painting footage screwmint holder silver paint, minted painted Round coin (Taler); split ( and ) tightly screwed with painted portrait on each side, (coin side) REX. LEOPULDUS. D: G: ROM: IMP: S, G: H, Adriaen van der Werff Margaret Rees Rotterdam Leopold of Germany adorn pay pay reminder Kralingen
Baldassare d'Este, Ercole I d'Este, 1431 1505, Duke of Ferrara, Modena, and Reggio 1471 (obverse) Ercole I d'Este, 1431-1505, Duke of Ferrara, Modena, and Reggio 1471 obversePlanets-manager. Cornalet Collection Sites 2013-2016. Numismatic.Stanisław August Poniatowski (1764-1795) Koronny Ducat, Warsaw; 1786 Mint Warsaw, Stanisław August Poniatowski (1732 1798)Stanisław August Poniatowski (1764-1795), Stanisław Lubomirski (Around 1720-1783) Holzhaeusser, Johann Philip (1741 1792), Mint of WarsawCharles I Dominion of the Seas medal 1630 Medalist: Nicholas Briot French. Charles I Dominion of the Seas medal. Medalist: Nicholas Briot (French, 1579-1646, active England after 1633). French. 1630. Silver. Medals and PlaquettesTwo Dukatów Jan Kazimierz Lviv Mint, Jan KazimierzHenry II / Campaign of Italy Etienne Delaune (1518-1583). "Henry II / Campaign of Italy". Medal, 1552.August II (medal) Omeis, Martin Heinrich (ca. 1650 1703)French 16th Century, Diane de Poitiers, 1499 1566, Wife of Louis de Breze, Duchess of Valentinois 1548 (obverse), c 1525 Diane de Poitiers, 1499-1566, Wife of Louis de Breze, Duchess of Valentinois 1548 obverseAdriaen van der Werff, Silver screw coin and Taler depicting Emperor Leopold I (1658-1705) of Germany; painted interior portraits Adriaen van der Werff and wife Margaretha Rees, portrait miniature painting footage screwmint holder silver paint, minted painted Round coin (Taler); split ( and ) tightly screwed with painted portrait on each side, (coin side) REX. LEOPULDUS. D: G: ROM: IMP: S, G: H, Adriaen van der Werff Margaret Rees Rotterdam Leopold of Germany adorn pay pay reminder KralingenJean-Marie Chavannes. "Campo Treaty Formio, October 17, 1797". Brass, 1797. Paris, Carnavalet museum. 57572-3 Campo Formio, Directory, Brass, Medal, Numismatics, First Republic, milkingCarnavalet Museum, Medals CollectionTrojak; Decjusz, Jost Ludwik (Fl. 1528-1535), Straub (Strawb), Heinrich; 1542 (1542-00-00-1542-00-00);Sigismund Augustus, 1520-1572, Grand Duke of Lithuania 1522, King of Poland 1530 obverse. Dated: 1532. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 6.65 cm (2 5/8 in.) gross weight: 159.35 gr (0.351 lb.) axis: 12:00. Medium: bronze//Later cast. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: GIOVANNI MARIA MOSCA.Jean-Baptiste Kl�ber (1753-1800), General French, 1800 Jean-Baptiste Kl�ber (1753-1800), General French, 1800. Etain.crown thaler; Stanis Aw August Poniatowski (Polish king; 1764-1795); 1794 (1794-00-00-1794-00-00);Medal: Isotta Degli Atti model, ca. 1453-55 (possibly cast 19th century) Matteo de' Pasti Italian An Italian medallist, architect, painter, and illuminator, Matteo de Pasti resided at the court of Rimini by 1449, where he worked on the construction and decoration of two large funerary chapels (1447-c. 1452) for Sigismondo Pandolfo Malatesta, Lord of Rimini, and Isotta degli Atti (his mistress and then third wife) in S Francesco (known as the Tempio Malatestiano). Like Pisanello, who had produced medals for the Malatesta, Matteo was also active as a medallist at the Rimini court. The obverse of this medal presents a portrait of Isotta, while on the reverse is a representation of an elephant, which is associated with magnanimity and fame, as well as piety and chastity. It also refers to the motto of the Malatesta family: Elephas indus culices non timet (the Indian elephant is not afraid of insects). This medal is derived from Matteos original model, but lacks the artists signature onZygmunt II August 1544 (1548) 1572, Lithuanian four, Vilnius; 1569 Mint of Vilnius, Zygmunt AugustNiccolò Sanuti, c. 1407-1482, Noble of Bologna obverse. Dated: c. 1482. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 9.3 cm (3 11/16 in.) gross weight: 343 gr. Medium: gilt bronze. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Sperandio.Planets-manager. Cornalet Collection Sites 2013-2016. Numismatic.False Coin, Gdańsk Taler, 1685, John III Sobieski (1674 1696)Pierre-Victor Malouet (1740-1814), MP for the Constituent Assembly (1789-1791), Minister of the Marine (1814) P. G Lénard. Pierre-Victor Malouet (1740-1814), MP for the Constituent Assembly (1789-1791), Minister of the Marine (1814). Golden copper repulsed.False coin, in the model of 2/3 taler, 1709, Frederick Augustus I (1694 1733), SaxonyTrojak; Decjusz, Jost Ludwik (Fl. 1528-1535); 1535 (1535-00-00-1535-00-00);Gdańsk Ducat; W ADys AV WAZ (King of Poland; 1632-1648), Rogge, Gerhard (Fl. 1639-1657); 1639 (1639-00-00-1639-00-00);Cosimo I de' Medici, 1519-1574, 2nd Duke of Florence 1537, later Grand Duke of Tuscany obverse. Dated: 1561. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 4.12 cm (1 5/8 in.) gross weight: 34.71 gr (0.077 lb.) axis: 6:00. Medium: bronze//Struck. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Domenico Poggini.François I, 1494-1547, King of France 1515 obverse. Dated: 1515 or after. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 4.8 cm (1 7/8 in.) gross weight: 43 gr. Medium: bronze//Not contemporary cast. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Giovanni Maria Pomedelli.August III SAS (1733 1763), ORT  Crown Tyme, Leipzig; 1753 Mennica Leipzig, August III Sas (Polish king; 1696 1763)NUMISMATICA. MEDALLA CASA DE BORBON. DE FELIPE V, POR ANTONIO DI GENNARO. ANVERSO. EL REY A CABALLO A LA IZQUIERDA, CON CETRO. MEDALLA REALIZADA EN NAPOLES, CON MOTIVO DE SU ACLAMACION EN DICHA CIUDAD. (DEPOSITO: MUSEO ARQUEOLOGICO NACIONAL).Attributed to Francesco Francia, Giovanni II Bentivoglio, 1443 1509, Lord of Bologna 1462 1506 (obverse), 1494 Giovanni II Bentivoglio, 1443-1509, Lord of Bologna 1462-1506 obverseProject Graly-Manzag 2013-2016 Carnavalet Museum, Medals CollectionStyle of Vittore Gambello, Equity Holding Scales and Scepter (reverse), 1501 1510 Equity Holding Scales and Scepter reverseTrojak; Decjusz, Jost Ludwik (Fl. 1528-1535), Straub (Strawb), Heinrich; 1542 (1542-00-00-1542-00-00);Eagle on an Armillary Sphere reverse. Dated: c. 1475. Medium: bronze. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Attributed to Niccolò Fiorentino.Wax seal or floris, count of holland. Stamp with stamp in brown was from Count Floris V van Holland. Front: a galloping horse to the right with a man in full armor. The man has a sword in the raised right hand and in the left hand a 'petit écu' with heraldic emblem. Reverse: Coat of arms.Commemoration of the revolution of February 1848 Anonymous. Commemoration of the revolution of February 1848. Copper.crown thaler; Stanis Aw August Poniatowski (Polish king; 1764-1795), Sylm, Fryderyk Wilhelm (Fl. 1765-1767); 1766 (1766-00-00-1766-00-00);Large Contest of Music, Harmony, Orpheon and Fanfares in Cusset, May 22, 1879 Anonymous. Mindaily. Grand Conconles of Harmonie d'Harmonie and Fanfarees in Cusset, 22 May 1879. Paris, Musée Carnavalet.Medal in favor of mountaineers, around 1848-1849 (dummy title) Medal in favor of mountaineers. Brass, between 1848 and 1849.SESTERC (with a hole); Kommodus (161-192; Roman emperor 177-192); 179 (177-00-00-177-00-00);Daniele Renier, Venetian Patrician obverse. Dated: before 1534. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 6.51 cm (2 9/16 in.) gross weight: 78.82 gr (0.174 lb.) axis: 6:00. Medium: lead. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Giulio della Torre.Louis XVIII (1755-1824), King of France (1814-1824), 1815 Raymond Gayrard (1777-1858). Louis XVIII (1755-1824), King of France (1814-1824), 1815. Golden copper repulsed.Obverse of medal commemorating the bright comet of 1577. Known as Brahe's comet, this is the comet which convinced the Danish astronomer Tycho or Tyge Brahe (1546-1601) that there is change beyond the sphere of the Moon. It is shown in his system of the universe published in his 'Mundi aetherei recentioribus Phaenomensis', (1588).Sperandio, Giovanni II Bentivoglio, 1443 1508, Lord of Bologna 1463 1506 (obverse) Giovanni II Bentivoglio, 1443-1508, Lord of Bologna 1463-1506 obverseCardinal de Richelieu / Earth Globe Jean Warin (1604-1672). "The Cardinal of Richelieu / Earth Globe". Medal, 1631.Planets-manager. Cornalet Collection Sites 2013-2016. Numismatic.ducat. Franciszek Ludwik (książę nyski ; biskup wrocławski ; 1683-1732), rulerJohn II Kazimierz (1649-1668), Crown Talar, Poznań; 1652 Mint of Poznan, Jan Kazimierzducat. Franciszek Ludwik (książę nyski ; biskup wrocławski ; 1683-1732), rulerducat; Jerzy III (Ksi  Brzesko-Legnicka-Wośowski; 1611-1664), Ludwik IV (KSI  Brzesko-Rednicko-Wośców; 1616-1663), Christian (Ksi  Brzesko-Legnicko- Wośowski; 1618-1672); 1654 (1654-00-00-1654-00-00);Christian (Prince of Brest-Legnicka-Wołowski-1618-1672), Christian (Prince of Brest-Legnicki-Wołowski-1618-1672)-iconography, Jerzy III (Brest and Legnica prince-1611-1664), Jerzy III (Brest and Legnica prince - 1611-1664) - iconography, Ludwik IV (Prince Legnicki - 1616-1663), Ludwik IV (Prince Legnicki - 1616-1663) - iconography, Piastów (family), brothers, the Duchy of Legnica -Brzeskie (coat of arms), portraits, portraits, portraits rulers, message (provenance), semi -pine, four -track coat of arms, coat of arms under the helmet with labrai, shields, coat of arms, three brothers (iconogr.), Three semi -stifle en faceBanquet of the people of the Faubourg Saint-Denis, 1849 () Banquet of the people of Faubourg Saint-Denis. Bronze. 1849.6 ducats (thaler stamp). Hase, Burkhardt (fl. 1603-1623), creator, Henryk Wacław (książę oleśnicki ; 1617-1639), ruler, Karol Fryderyk (książę oleśnicki ; 1617-1639), rulerthaler; Christian (Ksi  Brzesko-Legnicka-Wośowski; 1618-1672), Brettschneider, Christoph (Fl. 1637-1714); 1671 (1671-00-00-1671-00-00);Christian (Prince of Brest-Legnicki-Wołowski-1618-1672), Christian (Prince of Brest-Legnicko-Wołowski-1618-1672)-iconography, Piastów (family), letters, letters CBS, Silesian Eagle (iconogr.), Eagles, bust , men's bust, male bars in armor, busts of the ruler, bust of the ruler to the right, busts of the ruler in armor, portraits, men , purchase (provenance)Carnavalet Museum, Medals Collection5 ducats; Jan Christian (KSI  Legnica-Brzeski; 1591-1639), Schönau, Friedrich (Fl. 1621-1625); 1622 (1622-00-00-1622-00-00);Jan Christian (Prince of Brest - 1591-1639), Jan Chrystian (Prince of Brest - 1591-1639) - iconography, Piastów (family), R8 (rarity), principality of Brest (coat of arms), the Duchy of Legnica -Brzeskie (coat of arms), letters, letters, letters The letters F - S, busts 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 arms4 Swiss Francs, Swiss Coin, 1842Revolution of 1848 (dummy title) Revolution of 1848. Etain, 1848.for a circumstantial thaler for Christian Legnica-Brzeski book; Christian (Ksi  Brzesko-Legnicka-Wośowski; 1618-1672); 1672 (1672-00-00-1672-00-00);Christian (Prince of Brest-Legnicki-Wołowski-1618-1672), Christian (Prince of Brest-Legnicki-Wołowski-1618-1672)-iconography, Piastów (family), posthumous coin, occasional coins, inscriptions, special inscriptions, bust, male bows , male busts in armor, busts of the ruler, busts of the ruler to the right, busts of the ruler in armor, portraits, male portraits, male portraits to the right, portraits in parade armor, portraits of the ruler in armor, portraits of a ruler with a headed head, portraits of rulers, message ( provenance)for a 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), Dar (provenance), letters, letters SK, posthumous coin, posthumous coin, occasional coins, inscriptions, occasional inscriptions, bust, men , portraits of a ruler with a discovered head, portraits of rulersCarnavalet museum, medal collection Bust right to the left of Félicité-Robert de la Mennais.Gian Marco Cavalli, Francesco II Gonzaga, 1466 1519, 4th Marquess of Mantua 1484 (obverse), probably 1484 1506 Francesco II Gonzaga, 1466-1519, 4th Marquess of Mantua 1484 obverseFr�d�ric Charles Joseph d'Erthal (1719-1802), Archbishop and voter of Mainz (1774-1802), 1793 Friedrich exhibit (1712-1799). Fre�ric Charles Joseph the eresharich (Friedrich karl Joseph von, 1790-1802), archbishop (17742). Silver, 1793. Parais, Carnalatalet Museum.Two -booth of the track; John II Kazimierz Waza (King of Poland; 1648-1668), Lauer, Hans Dawid (1649-1669);Medal: Francesco II Gonzaga model ca. 1480 or 1484 (cast 16th or 17th century) Bartolommeo Melioli Italian The obverse bears a portrait of Francesco II Gonzaga (1466-1519), fourth marquess of Mantua. On the reverse is a standing female holding a basket with a scroll and staff, and flanked by water and fire, who may represent the personification of Health, possibly a reference to Francescos recovery from a life-threatening illness in 1484. She has also been identified as Prudence or Good Government. The aftercast may date from the sixteenth or seventeenth century.. Medal: Francesco II Gonzaga 461144Planets-manager. Cornalet Collection Sites 2013-2016. Numismatic.Ducat of the November Uprising. Gronau, Karol (1783-1834), mint manager, Rząd Narodowy (1831), issuer5 ducats (Talara stamp); Jan Christian (KSI  Legnica-Brzeski; 1591-1639), Jerzy Rudolf (KSI  Legnica-Brzeski; 1595-1653), Tuchmann, Christoph (Fl. 1607-1610); 1610 (1610-00-00-1610-00-00);Jan Christian (Prince of Brest - 1591-1639), Jan Christian (Prince of Brest - 1591-1639) - iconography, Jerzy Rudolf (Prince Legnica - 1595-1653), Jerzy Rudolf (Prince Legnica - 1595-1653) - iconography, Piastów ( family), R7 (rarity), brothers, two brothers (iconogr.), Two semi-highs turned towards each other, the Duchy of Brest (coat of arms), the Duchy of Legnica-Brzeskie (coat of arms), letters, letters CT, letters CT, Talara prints in gold, portraits, portraits Double, portraits of the ruler with a discovered head, portraits of rulers, semi -pine, four -track coat of arms, coat of arms under helmets with jewels, shields, coat of armsTribute to the revolution of 1849, 22, 23 and 24 February Anonymous. Tribute to the Revolution of 1849, 22, 23 and 24 February. Copper.Medal commemorating the Inauguration of the Brussels-Paris Railway. France or Belgium, 1846. Jewelry and Adornments; medals. BronzeCarnavalet museum, medal collection Right bust of pie ix on the right; Charles-Albert head back to Doite.August II (medal) Vestner, Andreas (1707 1754)Commemorative Badge and the Polish SejmPrice of July 14 offered by the Republican solidarity of the Xth arrondissement Ernest Paulin Tasset (1839-1919). Price of July 14 offered by the Republican solidarity of the Xth arrondissement. Silver plated. Around 1880.Gdańsk ducat. Goebel, Kasper (fl. 1577), mint tenant, Stefan I Batory (król polski ; 1575-1586), rulerGuillaume I Emperor German, 1871 (dummy title) Guillaume I Emperor German Medal Medal, 1871. Silver Copper, 1871.Federatif Pact in Orleans, 9 May 1790 Large. Federative Pact in Orleans, May 9, 1790. Golden brass.Cristoforo Madruzzo, 1512-1587, Cardinal, Prince Bishop of Trent 1539, of Brixen 1542 obverse. Dated: probably 1551. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 3.56 cm (1 3/8 in.) gross weight: 17.24 gr (0.038 lb.) axis: 6:00. Medium: bronze. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Pier Paolo Galeotti.Coin depicting a young Antoninus Pius (138-161) Aureus, Rome.Gdańsk ducat. Jan III Sobieski (król polski ; 1674-1696), ruler, Lesse Daniel (1656-1685), moneyerCrown two -way; John II Kazimierz Waza (King of Poland; 1648-1668), Krasi Ski, Jan Kazimierz (fl. 1659-1668); 1662 (1662-00-00-1662-00-00);Crown ducat; Stanis Aw August Poniatowski (Polish King; 1764-1795), Partenstein, Antoni (Fl. 1772-1774); 1773 (1773-00-00-1773-00-00);Planets-manager. Cornalet Collection Sites 2013-2016. Numismatic.Planets-manager. Cornalet Collection Sites 2013-2016. Numismatic.Medal of the 1867 Universal Exposition inParis. Ruler: Napoleon III, French, 1808-1873 Artist: Jules-Clément Chaplain, French, 1839-1909Gdańsk Ducat; Zygmunt II August (Polish king; 1544-1572); 1555 (1564-00-00-1564-00-00);Claudia, 1612-1648, Duchesse de Lorraine 1634 reverse. Dated: 1703/1738. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 4.75 cm (1 7/8 in.) gross weight: 37.98 gr (0.084 lb.) axis: 12:00. Medium: bronze. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Ferdinand de Saint-Urbain.Moderno, Mars Surrounded by Trophies, late 15th  early 16th century Mars Surrounded by TrophiesTrojak; Decjusz, Jost Ludwik (Fl. 1528-1535), Schilling, Maciej; 1544 (1544-00-00-1544-00-00);Denarius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Trajan 98 CE-117 CE Roman Empire. The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the head of Emperor Trajan, facing to the right. The back (reverse) depicts the personification of Arabia, standing facing left and holding a branch and a bundle of cinnamon sticks. At her feet stands a camel.. Silver . Ancient RomanUnicorn Before a High Rock reverse. Dated: second half 16th century. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 3.97 cm (1 9/16 in.) gross weight: 33.16 gr (0.073 lb.) axis: 5:00. Medium: bronze//Struck. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Italian 16th Century.Upami medal, the re -funeral of Kazimierz Wielki in 1869; Skirli Ski, e; 1869 (1869-00-00-1869-00-00);Seal and Contrast Seal of King Philip II of Spain and Queen Mary of England, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century originalAngel: St. George Slaying the Dragon (obverse); Ship with Shield of Arms and Cross (reverse), 1483-85. England, Richard III, 1483-1485. Gold; diameter: 2.8 cm (1 1/8 in.). This coin is similar to the angel of Henry VI, 1969.167, but from completely different dies. Between the second reign of Edward IV and the reign of Richard III, Edward V, at the age of 13, reigned briefly from April 9 to June 22, 1483. Richard, Edward's uncle, caused the boy to be imprisoned in the Tower where he and his younger brother were murdered at the instigation of Richard. Their bodies were buried under a staircase and lay undiscovered for 200 years.Richard, who had been Protector during the reign of Edward V, was crowned king. The initial mark, half-rose and sun, once thought to indicate the coins of Edward V, was been assigned to those of Edward IV. The only coins of Edward V which can definitely be attributed to his reign are those with the mink mark boar's head that was also the mark of Richard III. OnlyGdańsk Ducat; Jan III Sobieski (King of Poland; 1674-1696), Lesse, Daniel (1656-1685);Philipp Heinrich Müller, Venus and Cupid Bestowing Two Crowns, German, 1650 - 1719, 1699, gilded silverJacques Necker (1732-1804), Director General of the Royal Treasury (1776-1777), Director General of Finance (1777-1781, 1788-1789), Prime Minister of Finance (1789-1790) Jacques Necker (1732-1804), Director General of the Royal Treasury (1776-1777), Director General of Finance (1777-1781, 1788-1789), Prime Minister of Finance (1789-1790). Silver plated.Louis Napoleon Bonaparte (1808-1873) Emperor by the plebiscite on the recovery of the Empire, 21 and 22 November 1852 (dummy title) Auguste Garnier (deceased in 1867). Medal of Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte (1808-1873) Emperor by the plebiscite on the recovery of the Empire, 21 and 22 November 1852.Battista II di Campofregoso, Doge of Genoa 1478-1483 obverse. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 4.2 cm (1 5/8 in.). Medium: bronze. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Battista d'Elia da Genova.Galerie métallique des grands hommes français (Great Men of France), Auguste Masson, French, 1802 - 1870, Cast bronze, Bust of Jules Hardouin-Mansart (1646 -1708)., France, 1817, metalwork, Decorative Arts, Medal, Medalthaler. Chrystian (książę brzesko-legnicko-wołowski ; 1618-1672), ruler, Weiss, Elias (fl. 1657-1673), mint warden