Historical Medals and Coins

Collection of bronze and silver historical medals featuring prominent figures and events, emphasizing intricate details and craftsmanship.

Return of the ashes of Emperor Napoleon I, December 1840 Jacques-Jean Bar (1793-1855). Return of the ashes of Emperor Napoleon I, December 1840. Bronze.
Return of the ashes of Emperor Napoleon I, December 1840 Jacques-Jean Bar (1793-1855). Return of the ashes of Emperor Napoleon I, December 1840. Bronze.
Monuments to the victims of Quiberon, 1828 Alexis-Joseph Deaulis (1790-1867). Monuments to the victims of Quiberon, 1828. Bronze. 1828.Carnavalet museum, medal collectionRoyal Conservatory of Music and Declamation, 1845 DEPAULIS, Alexis-Joseph. Royal Conservatory of Music and Declamation, 1845. Money. 1845-1845.Return of the ashes of Emperor Napoleon I, December 1840 Jacques-Jean Bar (1793-1855). Return of the ashes of Emperor Napoleon I, December 1840. Bronze.General Kleber "murdered in Cairo, around 1800 (dummy title) Li�nard. General Kleber murdered in Cairo. Bronze, around 1800.Joseph Dantzell (1805-1877). Napoleon III medal (1808-1873) proclaimed emperor, December 2, 1852. Paris, Carnavalet museum. Medal, numismaticsMaurice Valentin Borrel (1804-1882). Denis Papin (1647-1712), French physicist, mathematician and inventor. Copper, 1852. Paris, Carnavalet museum. Copper, French, inventor, mathematician, medal, numismatics, physicist, profile, portrait, 19th XIX 19th 19th 19th 19th centuryCarnavalet museum, medal collectionAugust II Wettyn (Fryderyk August I) Elektor Saski (from 1694) and King of Poland (1697-1706, 1709-1733), Medal with the motto of Fulcur Prudentia Groskurt, Heinrich Paul (1675 1751)Carnavalet museum, medal collectionMedal of Captain Jacob Jones. Culture: American. Dimensions: Diam. 2 9/16 in. (6.5 cm). Maker: Moritz Fürst (born 1782, active United States, 1807-ca. 1840). Date: 1800-1830. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Medal on memory establishing the Kingdom of Poland in 1815; Baerend, Karol Emanuel (1770-1825), Aleksander and Romanov (Russian emperor; Polish king; 1777-1825); 1815 (1815-00-00-1815-00-00);Visit of the Duke and the Duchess of Orleans at the Hotel des Coins and Medals, November 30, 1837 Jacques-Jean Bar (1793-1855). Visit of the Duke and Duchess d'Orleans at the Coins and Medals Hotel, November 30, 1837. Bronze.Medal of Rector Colegium Nobilium Antoni Portalupi; Poniatowski, Stanis Aw August (Polish king; 1732-1798), Holzhaeusser, Johann Philip (1731 cars 1741-1792); 1774 (1774-00-00-1774-00-00);Louis XVI / Price of the Royal Society of Agriculture Augustin Dupr� (1748-1833). Louis XVI / Price of the Royal Society of Agriculture. Medal, 1788.Death of the Duke de Berry on February 14, 1820, birth of the Duke of Bordeaux on September 29, 1820. Old Currency. Jean-Pierre Montagny (1789-1862). Death of the Duke de Berry on February 14, 1820, birth of the Duke de Bordeaux on September 29, 1820. Bronze, 1820.Washington Allston American Art-UnionMedal. Designer Peter Paul Duggan, American, born Ireland, 1810-1861 Engraver: Charles Cushing Wright, American, 1796-1854 Manufacturer: American Art-Union, 1844-1852 Subject: Washington Allston, American, 1779-1843William Pulteney, 1st Earl of Bath (1684-1764) 1744 Medalist: Jacques-Antoine Dassier. William Pulteney, 1st Earl of Bath (1684-1764). Medalist: Jacques-Antoine Dassier (Swiss, Geneva 1715-1759 Copenhagen). Swiss. 1744. Bronze. Medals and PlaquettesLifesaving Medal to Joseph Francis 1889-90 American. Lifesaving Medal to Joseph Francis. American. 1889-90. BronzeMedal of Captain O. H. Perry. Culture: American. Dimensions: Diam. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm). Maker: Moritz Fürst (born 1782, active United States, 1807-ca. 1840). Date: 1813-15. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Raymond Gayrard (1777-1858). Portrait of Louis XVIII, king of France and Navarre. (Another side: laying the first stone of the granting of Paris, May 3, 1822). Bronze. 1822. Paris, Carnavalet museum. 70237-32 Averse, bronze, medal, numismatics, profile, portrait, king FranceAnonymous. "Bonaparte General of the National Convention, 13 Vendémiaire year IV". Etain, 1795. Paris, Carnavalet museum. Bust law of Napoleon Bonaparte in general officer uniform on the left. 13 Vendemiaire, year IV, Avers, National Convention, Tainted, General Francais, Numismatics, Currency Piece, Premiere Republic, Profile, PortraitBusts of Pierre Antoine Victor de Lanneau de Marey (1758-1830), French priest and educator, and Alexandre Labroute (1796-1866), lawyer and pedagogue, director of the college of Sainte Barbe Louis Merley (1815-1883). Stretched busts of Pierre Antoine Victor de Lanneau de Marey (1758-1830), priest and French educator, and Alexandre Labroute (1796-1866), lawyer and pedagogue, director of the college of Sainte Barbe. Bronze, 1880.Victor Hugo (1802-1885) Medal for the Romantic Theater Exhibition The Victor Hugo House, 1921 Jules-Cl�ment Chaplain (1839-1909). Victor Hugo effigy medal (1802-1885) for the romantic theater exhibition The Victor Hugo House, 1921. Bronze.P. G Liénard. "Jean-Sylvain Bailly (1736-1793), mayor of Paris (1789-1791)". Golden copper repelled in a brass strapping. Paris, Carnavalet museum. 70233-15 Brass strapping, Dore copper, French politician, Parisian mayor, medal, numismatics, profile, portrait, pushing back, reverseSpeech by Charles X to the Peers of France and the members of Parliament, September 17, 1824 Raymond Gayrard (1777-1858). Speech by Charles X to the Peers of France and the members of Parliament, September 17, 1824. Bronze. 1824.Bliżej Kultury unknown, Groskurt, Heinrich Paul (1675 1751)Installation of the first stone of Our Lady of Lorette, August 25, 1823 Raymond Gayrard (1777-1858). Laying of the first stone of Our Lady of Lorette, August 25, 1823. Bronze, 1823.Bliżej Kultury Wappenstein, Kullrich, Wilhelm (1821 1887)Galerie métallique des grands hommes français (Great Men of France) Medal; Designed by Raymond Gayrard; cast bronze; Diam.: 4.1 cm (1 5/8 in.); 1907-17-49Medal of Captain William Bainbridge. Culture: American. Dimensions: Diam. 2 9/16 in. (6.5 cm). Maker: Moritz Fürst (born 1782, active United States, 1807-ca. 1840). Date: 1800-1830. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Carnavalet museum, medal collectionVisit of the king in Paris, July 17, 1789 Benjamin Duvivier (1730-1819). Visit of the king to Paris, July 17, 1789. Bronze, 1789.Louis XVIII (1755-1824), King of France (1814-1824), 1815 Morel. Louis XVIII (1755-1824), King of France (1814-1824), 1815. Golden copper repulsed.Julius Caesar. A lodge of mother-of-pearl, on which an image has been cut from a Roman emperor, with a peripheral: IVLIVS CAES.Carnavalet museum, medal collectionCarnavalet museum, medal collectionLouis XVI / Fire Machinery Administrators Benjamin Duvivier (1730-1819). Louis XVI / Fire Machine Administrators. Medal, 1786.Medal Commemorating the Declaration of Independence 1782 Augustin Dupré French. Medal Commemorating the Declaration of Independence. 1782. Bronze. Made in FranceLauer, Medal on the elevation of William VI to sovereign monarch, penning footage copper silver, silvered, bust of the Prince of Orange (the later King William I) Text under bust. Omschrift, omschrift FR: WILH: PRINZ. V: ORANIEN SOUV: FÜRST ZU NASSAU U: D: VER: NIEDERLAND (Frederick William Prince of Orange sovereign prince of Nassau and the United Netherlands) signed under the bust STETNER IETTON Willem VI king William I Orange NassauMedallion 1833 Jean-Jacques Barre French. Medallion. 1833. Bronze. Made in FranceCarnavalet Museum, Medals CollectionGalerie métallique des grands hommes français (Great Men of France) Medal, 1822; Designed by Louis Michel Petit; cast bronze; Diam.: 4.1 cm (1 5/8 in.); 1907-17-22Leon Gambetta (1838-1882), Member of the Government of National Defense (1870), President of the Chamber of Deputies (1879-1881), Chairman of the Council and Minister of Foreign Affairs (1881-1882), 1891 Ernest Paulin Tasset (1839-1919). Leon Gambetta (1838-1882), Member of the Government of National Defense (1870), President of the Chamber of Deputies (1879-1881), Chairman of the Council and Minister of Foreign Affairs (1881-1882). Silver, 1891.Florentine 15th Century, Dante Alighieri, Florentine Poet, 1265 1321 (obverse), late 15th century Dante Alighieri, Florentine Poet, 1265-1321 obverseInstallation of the first stone of Saint Vincent-de-Paul, August 25, 1824 Alexis-Joseph Deaulis (1790-1867) and Nicolas-Pierre Tiolier (1784-1853). Installation of the first stone of Saint Vincent-de-Paul, August 25, 1824. Bronze. 1824.Pius IX (1792-1878), Pope (1846-1878) and Charles-Albert de Savoie (1798-1849), King of Sardinia (1831-1849) Pius IX (1792-1878), Pope (1846-1878) and Charles-Albert de Savoie (1798-1849), King of Sardinia (1831-1849). Golden copper. Around 1846.Denmark's Savings Banks, 1810 1960I.D. (J. Dassier), Medal on the death of Hugo de Groot, death medal penning footage copper, left-to-right bust of Hugo de Groot, HUGO - GROTIUS (legend) Hugo de Groot RotterdamThe Waterloo Medal 1815 Medalist: Thomas Wyon the Younger. The Waterloo Medal. Medalist: Thomas Wyon the Younger (British, 1791-1817). British. 1815. Bronze. Medals and PlaquettesGalerie métallique des grands hommes français (Great Men of France) Medal; Designed by François Augustin Caunnois (French, 1787 - 1859); cast bronze; Diam.: 4.1 cm (1 5/8 in.); 1907-17-33Medal of James Buchanan 1857 Salathiel Ellis. Medal of James Buchanan. American. 1857. Bronze. Made in New York, New York, United StatesEvents of the day of May 15, 1848 (dummy title) Events of the day of May 15, 1848. Bronze, 1848.Medal of the Inauguration of the Washington Cabinet of Medals Anthony Paquet American 1860 View more. Medal of the Inauguration of the Washington Cabinet of Medals. 1860. BronzeGalerie métallique des grands hommes français (Great Men of France) Medal, 1820; Designed by Arnould-Joseph Pingret (French, 1798 - 1830); cast bronze; Diam.: 4.1 cm (1 5/8 in.); 1907-17-23Medal: John Paul Jones (obverse). Jules Dupré (French, 1811-1889). Bronze; diameter: 5.8 cm (2 5/16 in.).Carnavalet museum, medal collectionGalerie métallique des grands hommes français (Great Men of France), Jacques-Édouard Gatteaux, French, 1788 - 1881, Cast bronze, Bust of André Masséna, 1st Duc de Rivoli, 1st Prince d'Essling (1758 -1817), to the right., France, 1822, metalwork, Decorative Arts, Medal, MedalCarnavalet museum, medal collection Ledru-Rollin's right right on the right; Reverse Republic in the foot wearing the Phrygian cap, holding in his right hand a sword and in his left hand a spike.Fran�ois Guizot (1787-1874), 1844 Maurice Valentin Borrel (1804-1882). Fran�ois Guizot (1787-1874). Bronze, 1844.Albert-Désiré Barré (1818-1878). Napoleon Jérôme Bonaparte, (1822-1891), count of Montfort, French prince, count of Meudon and count of Moncalieri, political and military figure of the Second Empire, 1855. Cuivre, 1855. Paris, Carnavalet Museum. Copper, politician, medal, numismatics, French prince, profile, portrait, Second Empire, 19th XIXth 19th 19th 19th 19th centuryCarnavalet museum, medal collectionAntonio Canova, 1757-1822, Sculptor obverse. Dated: 1816. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 6.81 cm (2 11/16 in.) gross weight: 178.22 gr (0.393 lb.) axis: 12:00. Medium: lead. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Stefano Passamonti.100th anniversary of the Kościuszko Uprising Białas, JanLouis XIV attracts over the Rhine and conquers the Betuwe. Bronze medal. Front: young man (Louis XIV) in writing. Reverse: Victory crown French king in Roman tongue while he tramples lying rhine inside.Premiery HEL Festival Des Orph�ons of Paris, 18 Mars 1859 Armand-Saug� (1793-1881). RESIDIER COM festival from Paris, 18 Mars 1859. Bronze. Paris, carnavalet Mus�e.Queen Emma fifty years in the Netherlands 1929, Gerharda Johanna Wilhelmina Rueb (GRA), 1929 history medal Bronze medal, on the front the bust of Emma to the left, on the reverse a wreath and three flowers in the quadrants of a cross, with a change.  bronze (metal) striking (metalworking)Day of demonstration of June 13, 1849. Cuper, 1849. Paris, Carnavalet Museum. NumismaticsCarnavalet Museum, Medals CollectionMiguel Blay y Fábrega / 'Homage to Ignacio Bolívar Urrutia'. 1929. Copper alloy. Museum: Museo del Prado, Madrid, España.Pierre-Jean David d'Angers, Emile Deschamps, 1829, Bronze.Commemorative medal Franz Xaver GabelsbergerCharles III of Spain, as Protector of the Royal Academy of Mexico 18th century Medalist: Geronimo Antonio Gil. Charles III of Spain, as Protector of the Royal Academy of Mexico. Medalist: Geronimo Antonio Gil (1732-1798). Mexican. 18th century. Silver gilt. Made in MexicoBliżej Kultury unknown, VestnerGrahal-Manzara. Carnavalet 2013-2016 collection sites. Numismatics.Bliżej Kultury Royal thai mintCharles Auguste Louis Joseph Demorny, said Count de Morny, who became Duc de Morny (1811-1865), financial and politician French Armand-Auguste caked (1793-1881). Charles Auguste Louis Joseph Demorny, said Comte de Morny, who became Duc de Morny (1811-1865), financial and politician French. Bronze pushed back.Medal of Claude Joseph Rouget de L'Isle (1760-1836), 1911. Alfred Borrel (French, 1836-1927). Bronze; overall: 5.8 x 0.5 cm (2 5/16 x 3/16 in.). The French sculptor and medalist Alfred Borrel (1836-1927) created this portrait medal to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Rouget de L'Isle's death in 1836, the same year in which the sculptor was born.Alfred Borrel (1836-1927). Adolphe Thiers (1797-1877), President of the Republic (1871-1873). Copper. 1873. Paris, Carnavalet museum. Copper, French, statesman, medal, numismatics, president of the French republic, portrait, three-quarter, 19th XIX 19th 19th 19th 19th centuryMedal 1770-1800 Pierre Simon Benj. Duvivier. Medal. 1770-1800. Silver. Made in FranceGalerie métallique des grands hommes français (Great Men of France) Medal; Manufactured by Raymond Gayrard; cast bronze; Diam.: 4.1 cm (1 5/8 in.); 1907-17-47Roussel, Jérôme (n.1663-D.1713-12-22), foundation of Neubrisach (main title), 1699. Bronze copper alloy. Gilding. Petit Palais, Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris.Carnavalet museum, medal collection Daniele Manin bust right on the left; Liesse scene in the streets of Venice, Manin is carried by two men at the head of the procession.Charles Hutton (1737-1823) 1821 Medalist: Benjamin Wyatt. Charles Hutton (1737-1823) 210249Congressional Medal to Cyrus W. Field for the Successful Laying of the Atlantic Cable 1867 William Barber. Congressional Medal to Cyrus W. Field for the Successful Laying of the Atlantic Cable. William Barber (1807-1879). American. 1867. Copper and gold leafMedal Showing John Campbell, Second Duke of Argyle. Culture: Swiss. Dimensions: Diam. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 2.2 oz. (62.4 g). Date: 1743. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Humphry Davy 1778-1829) English chemist. From obverse of Royal Society Davy medal.Jan Długosz (1415 1480) Schindler, AleksanderBliżej Kultury unknown, WermuthMedal 1870-1900 John A. Bolen. Medal. 1870-1900. MetalCarnavalet museum, medal collection Cavaignac head on the left; Reverse head of the Republic on the left wearing the Phrygian cap; Registration on three lines.Bliżej Kultury unknownCoronation of William IV. Culture: British. Dimensions: Diameter: 1 5/16 in. (34 mm). Maker: William Wyon (British, Birmingham 1795-1851 Brighton). Date: 1831. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Rumford Medal, created by the Royal Society in memory of Benjamin Rumford. Old 19th century engraved illustration from La Nature 1897Medal of Martin Van Buren 1837 Moritz Fürst Hungarian. Medal of Martin Van Buren. American. 1837. Bronze. Made in United StatesMedal on the murder of the De Witt brothers, penning footage silver, busts Johan and Cornelis de Witt to the right, omschrift ILLVSTRISSIMI. FRATRES. IOHAN: ET. CORNEL: DE. WHITE. (the very enlightened brothers Johan and Cornelis de Witt) murdered De WittCarnavalet Museum, Medals CollectionWilliam I and the mayorous board of Amsterdam, Wouter Muller, 1655 history medal Silver medal with hole in it. Front: breastpiece man in a very high relief within the change. Reverse: Four mayors of Amsterdam sat for a table inside Covering. Amsterdam silver (metal) casting  AmsterdamAdam Francois Jules Armand, Count van der Duyn van Maasdam, twenty-five years Governor of Zuid-Holland, Johannes Petrus Schouberg, 1842  Silver medal. Front: breastpiece man inside change. Reverse: inscription under ray wreath Metjaartal in, inside a wreath tied together and orange branch, on which the coat of arms were placed and on which two ribbons are tied with inscription Utrecht silver (metal) striking (metalworking)  South-HollandJacques Necker (1732-1804), General Manager of the Royal Treasury (1776-1777), Director General of Finance (1777-1781, 1788-1789), Prime Minister of Finance (1789-1790), 1789 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), 1789. Bronze, 1789. Paris , Carnavalet Museum.