Historical Medals and Coins

Various copper and bronze medals featuring historical figures, showcasing intricate details and significance from different periods in history.

P. G. Liénard (1849-00). Marie-Antoinette (1755-1793), Queen of France (1774-1792). Copper. Paris, Carnavalet museum. 70709-14 Effigy, medal, numismatics, queen of France
P. G. Liénard (1849-00). Marie-Antoinette (1755-1793), Queen of France (1774-1792). Copper. Paris, Carnavalet museum. 70709-14 Effigy, medal, numismatics, queen of France
P. G. Liénard (1849-00). Marie-Antoinette (1755-1793), Queen of France (1774-1792). Copper. Paris, Carnavalet museum. 70709-14 Effigy, medal, numismatics, queen of FranceLouis-Marie de Salgues, Marquis de Lescure (1766-1793), 1824 Anonymous. Louis-Marie de Salgues, Marquis de Lescure (1766-1793), 1824. Bronze.Price awarded to C.A.g. Richard during the exhibition of the products of the French industry, 1834 Raymond Gayrard (1777-1858). Price awarded to C.A.g. Richard during the exhibition of the products of the French industry, 1834. Bronze.Medal commemorating the extension of the Charleroy Canal by Leopold I. Belgium, 1839. Jewelry and Adornments; medals. BronzeFr�d�ric-Josias de Saxe-Cobourg-Saalfeld (1737-1815), Feld-Marshal Austrian, commander-in-chief of the Austrian army in the Netherlands (1792-1794), 1793 Peter Baldenbach (1762-1802). Fr�d�ric-Josiah of Saxe-Cobourg-Saalfeld (1737-1815), Feld-Marshal Austrian, commander-in-chief of the Austrian army in the Netherlands (1792-1794). Silver, 1793.Charles Le Brun, First Painter of the King Fran�ois Ch�ron (1635-1698). "Charles Le Brun, the first painter of the king". Medal, around 1670.Edward V. Artist: Medalist: Jean Dassier (Geneva 1676-1763 Geneva). Culture: British. Dimensions: Diameter (confirmed): 4.1 cm (41 mm). Date: 1731-32.This medal of Edward V 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. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Joseph Dantzell (1805-1877). Napoleon III medal (1808-1873) proclaimed emperor, December 2, 1852. Paris, Carnavalet museum. Medal, numismaticsPier Paolo Galeotti, Leonardo de' Marini, died 1572, Archbishop of Lanciano (obverse), 1562 1566 Leonardo de' Marini, died 1572, Archbishop of Lanciano obverseMissed attack against George III (1738-1820), King of the United Kingdom and King of Ireland (1760-1801), then King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (1801-1820) and voter of Hannover (1760-1814), then King of Hanover (1814-1820), May 15, 1800 Conrad Heinrich K�chler. Missed attack against George III (1738-1820), King of the United Kingdom and King of Ireland (1760-1801), then King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (1801-1820) and voter of Hannover (1760-1814), then King of Hanover (1814-1820), May 15, 1800. Bronze, 1800.John Croker, George II, 1683 1760, King of Great Britian 1727 (obverse), 1731 George II, 1683-1760, King of Great Britian 1727 obverseItalian 16th Century, Alvise Diedo, 1539 1603, Scholar and Poet, Primicerius of Saint Mark's 1563 (reverse), 1566 Alvise Diedo, 1539-1603, Scholar and Poet, Primicerius of Saint Mark's 1563 reverseCarnavalet museum, medal collectionCarnavalet museum, medal collectionLouis-Michel Le Plegier de Saint-Felezie (1760-1793), Ineptune Constitated assemble (1789-1791), distance, in the convention nationale (1792-1793) P.G. Li�nard (1849-1900). Louis-Michel Le Peletier de Saint-Fargeau (1760-1793), MP for the Constituent Assembly (1789-1791), Member of Parliament for the National Convention (1792-1793). Golden copper repulsed.George Washington 1797. George Washington. 1797. BronzeHippolyte Clairon of Latude (1723-1803), Dramatic Actress, 1764 Gustav Ljungberger (1734-1787). Hippolyte Claus of Latude (1723-1803), dramatic actress, 1764. Bronze.Carnavalet museum, medal collectionNapoleon and Bonaparte (1804 1815), creation of the Duchy of Warsaw Andrieu, Jean Bertrand (1761 1822), Brenet, Nicolas (1773 1846), Denon, Dominique Vivant (1747 1825)Thomas-Marie-Joseph Gousset (1792-1866), Bishop of P�rigueux (1836), Archbishop of Reims (1840), Cardinal (1850), Senator (1852), 1852 Jean-Pierre Montagny (1789-1862). Thomas-Marie-Joseph Gousset (1792-1866), Bishop of P�rigueux (1836), Archbishop of Reims (1840), Cardinal (1850), Senator (1852). Bronze, 1852.Medal; Designed by Bertrand Andrieu (French, 1761 - 1822); cast bronze; Diam.: 4 cm (1 9/16 in.); 1907-17-122MP medal for L�on Gambetta (1838-1882), Member of the Seine, 1876 Raymond Gayrard (1777-1858). MP medal for Leon Gambetta (1838-1882), Member of Parliament for the Seine. Silver, 1876.P. G. Liénard. "Antoine Barnave (1761-1793), deputy to the Constituent Assembly (1789-1791)". Golden copper repelled. Paris, Carnavalet museum. 70233-32 Raved copper, Dore, French politician, medal, numismatics, carried, profile, reverseRestoration of the Napoleon IER statue on the Austerlitz column, July 28, 1833 Armand-Auguste caked (1793-1881). Restoration of the Statue of Napoleon I on the column of Austerlitz, July 28, 1833. Bronze.Gilbert Motier, Marquis de la Fayette (1757-1834), Marshal de Camp (1782), MP for the Constituent Assembly (1789-1791), Commander of the National Guard (1789-1791) Benjamin Duvivier (1730-1819). Gilbert Motier, Marquis de la Fayette (1757-1834), Marshal de Camp (1782), MP for the constituent Assembly (1789-1791), Commander of the National Guard (1789-1791). Bronze.Antoine Portal (1742-1832), Doctor, 1809-1810 Alexis-Joseph Deaulis (1790-1867). Antoine Portal (1742-1832), doctor, 1809-1810. Silver copper.Carnavalet museum, medal collectionGalerie métallique des grands hommes français (Great Men of France), Ursines-Jules Vatinelle, French, 1798 - 1826, Cast bronze, Bust of Pierre Gassendi (1592-1655)., France, 1818, metalwork, Decorative Arts, Medal, MedalCarnavalet museum, medal collectionMarriage of the Duke de Berry with Caroline de Bourbon-Sicily, June 17, 1816 Bertrand Andrieu (1761-1822). Marriage of the Duke de Berry with Carolina de Bourbon-Sicily, June 17, 1816. Bronze.Fran�ois-Adrien Bo�ldieu (1775-1834), 1875 Jean Lagrange (1931-1908). Fran�ois Adrien Bo�dieu (1775-1834), 1875. Bronze.Carnavalet museum, medal collection Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte's right to the left; Reverse under a star, the Republic based on an anchor holds a crown above the letters L and n surmounting a engraved column base.Gijsbert Karel van Hogendorp, due to his share in the liberation of the Netherlands. Copper medal. Front: breastpiece man inside. Downside: inscription under crossed palm branch and mercury staff in a laurel wreathUnity is strength, "1848 (dummy title) Unity is strength, 1848. Brass.Louis XVI / Tribute of the Six Body Benjamin Duvivier (1730-1819). Louis XVI / tribute of the six bodies. Medal, 1775.Visit of Fran�ois I (1768-1835), Emperor of Austria (1804-1835), to the medal currency, 1814 Raymond Gayrard (1777-1858) and Dominique Vivant-Denon (1747-1825). Visit of Fran�ois I (1768-1835), Emperor of Austria (1804-1835), to the medal currency, 1814. Bronze.Tribute to Rachel or Mademoiselle Rachel (1821-1858), Actress, 1852 Joseph Pierre Braemt. Tribute to Rachel or Mademoiselle Rachel (1821-1858), Actress, 1852. Bronze covered with a copper plate, 1852.Checker stoneMedal; Designed by Jean Mauger (French); cast bronze; Diam.: 4.2 cm (1 5/8 in.); 1907-17-94Death of Maria II of England, Jean Dassier, 1731 history medal Bronze medal. Front: breastpiece woman inside Cover. Reverse: Tomb for which religion and hymen mourn and fame praise sings from deceased princess; Cut: Omschrift. Geneva bronze (metal) striking (metalworking)George II. Artist: Medalist: Jean Dassier (Geneva 1676-1763 Geneva). Culture: British. Dimensions: Diameter (confirmed): 4.1 cm (41 mm). Date: 1731-32.This medal of George II 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. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Portrait head on a medal of Louis XIV, 17th century. Artist: UnknownWilliam Sidmey Smith (1764-1840), British Admiral, 1799 John Gregory Hancock. William Sidmey Smith (1764-1840), British Admiral, 1799. Bronze. 1799.Jan Ludwik Regmann (1711-1782) Holzhaeusser, Johann Philip (1741 1792), Mint of WarsawGrahal-Manzara. Carnavalet 2013-2016 collection sites. Numismatics.Sulpicius Galba, Anonymous c. 1700 - c. 1800 A pearl medallion, on which an image is cut from a Roman emperor, with edge script: SER: Galba. Netherlands (possibly) mother of pearl A pearl medallion, on which an image is cut from a Roman emperor, with edge script: SER: Galba. Netherlands (possibly) mother of pearlAnne of Hanover, Princess of Orange-Nassau (1709-1759), Nicolaas van Swinderen, 1752-1759  Golden medal. Front: breastpiece Woman with diadem inside Cover. Reverse: crowned coat of arms, crowned by an Oranjeboom, flanked by Herkules with club and lion skin and a lion above cartouche with inscription The Hague gold (metal) striking (metalworking)  SneekCarnavalet museum, medal collectionMoli�re (1622-1673) Anonymous. Moli�re (1622-1673). Golden copper repulsed.Washington Allston. Designer: Designed by Peter Paul Duggan (American (born Ireland), 1810-1861 Paris). Dimensions: Diam. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm). Manufacturer: Dies cut by Charles Cushing Wright (1796-1854). Date: 1847. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Centennial of the Constitution of the United States 1887 American. Centennial of the Constitution of the United States. American. 1887. White metalGuillaume Dupré, Louis XIII, 1601 1643, King of France 1610 (obverse), 1623 Louis XIII, 1601-1643, King of France 1610 obverseK.W. Hoeckner, Medal on the treaty of Pillnitz, penning images lead, busts German emperor king of Prussia and elector of Saxony to the right omschrift: LEOP. II. IMP. FRID. WILH. REX PR. FRID. AUG. EL. SAX. (Leopold II emperor of the Holy Roman Empire, Frederick William II king of Prussia, Frederick August II Elector of Saxony) signed under busts Germany Austria Prussia Saxon conferencePeace of Luneville, 20 Pluviose An IX (February 9, 1801) Jean-Pierre Droz (1746-1823). Peace of Lun�ville, 20 Pluviose An IX (February 9, 1801). Bronze. 1801.Louis XVI King of France struck by the ax of citizens, January 21, 1793 (dummy title) Johann-Jacob-Gottfried Sterle (1764-1806). Louis XVI King of France struck by the ax of citizens, January 21, 1793. Silver, 1793.Recapture of Namur by Willem III, Jan Luder (I), 1695 history medal Bronze medal. Front: breastpiece man with laurel wreath inside change. Reverse: Soldier throws down as standard, who tries to support Gallia in vain, in the foreground there are river gods Maas and Sambre, in the background of the city inside. Netherlands bronze (metal) casting  Names (city). Mesh. France. SambanCarnavalet museum, medal collection Right head of Armand Barbes on the left; Reverse registered on three lines between a level of equality at the top and a faith at the bottom.Joseph Priestley (1733-1804) English chemist and Presbyterian minister. From obverse of commemorative medal dated 1803.Bliżej Kultury LoosCarnavalet museum, medal collectionLouis de Potter (1786-1859), 1830 (dummy title) Adrien Hippolyte Veyrat (1803-1883). Louis de Potter (1786-1859), 1830. Bronze.Medal for Józef de Köhler for 15 years of conducting the Merchants of the City of Warsaw; Hart, Laurent Joseph (1810-1860); 1854 (1854-00-00-1854-00-00);Armand-Auguste Caqué (1798-1881). Jean-de-Dieu Soult (1769-1851), Duke of Dalmatia, Marshal of Empire, 1847. Copper. Around 1847. Paris, Carnavalet museum. NumismaticsFederatif Pact in Orleans, 9 May 1790 Large. Federative Pact in Orleans, May 9, 1790. Bronze.Louis XV / Sainte-Genevieve Charles-Norbert Roettiers (1720-1772). Louis XV / Sainte-Genevi�ve. Medal, 1764.Carnavalet museum, medal collectionCarnavalet museum, medal collectionGuillaume Dupré, Louis XIII, 1601 1643, King of France 1610 (obverse), 1623 Louis XIII, 1601-1643, King of France 1610 obverseIn memoriam of President Woolsey of Yale University 1882 Medalist: Jules-Clément Chaplain French. In memoriam of President Woolsey of Yale University 186235Roman 15th or 16th Century, Alexander VI (Rodrigo Borgia, c 1431 1503), Pope 1492 (obverse), 1492 1503 Alexander VI (Rodrigo Borgia, c. 1431-1503), Pope 1492 obverseMedal of Upamiliac Mikhamia Kazimierz Radziwi (1635-1680);  1679-1680 (1670-00-00-1680-00-00);Institution for young orphans, around 1822 Armand-Auguste caked (1793-1881). "Institution for young orphans, around 1822". Copper. 1822.Centennial of Washington's Inauguration 1889 Charles Cushing Wright. Centennial of Washington's Inauguration. Charles Cushing Wright (1796-1854). American. 1889. White metalCarnavalet museum, tokens collectionMaurits, Prince of Oranje-Nassau, Adriaen Symonsz. Rottermont, 1618  One -sided plaque. Front: breastpiece man in armor inside Cover and decorated edge. Marked on right shoulder. Reverse: Blanco. Originally in black wooden frame. Netherlands brass (alloy) casting  AmsterdamMedal struck on the occasion of the 200th anniversary of the Viennese relief (September 12, 1883); Wojtych, Felicjan (Fl. 1879-1903); 1883 (1883-00-00-1883-00-00);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). Etain, 1789. Paris, Carnavalet museum. Director General of Finance, Director General Tresor Royal, Etain, Medaille, Numismatics, Prime Minister of Finance, Portrait, 18th century 18th 18th 18th 18th 18th centuryDeath of Willem III.Silveren medal. Front: breastpiece man with laurel wreath inside. Downside: eagle flies to mountains near the sea, while sun undergoes inscription, above inscriptionPrince Henry Stuart, 1725-1807, Cardinal of York 1747 reverse. Dated: 1729. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 4.19 cm (1 5/8 in.) gross weight: 29.21 gr (0.064 lb.) axis: 12:00. Medium: bronze. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Ottone Hamerani.Medal Commemorating the Arrival of George I in England. Culture: British. Dimensions: Diam. 2 11/16 in. (6.8 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 3.1 oz. (87.9 g). Date: 1714. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Henri IV (1553-1610 in Paris), king of France and Navarre (1572-1610). Copper pushed. Paris, Carnavalet museum. 70702-46 Medal, numismaticsEmile Laurent (1852-1930), Prefect of Police (1914-1917), 1915 Victor Segoffin (1867-1925). Emile Laurent (1852-1930), Prefect of Police (1914-1917), 1915. Bronze.Municipal Conferences of Seals, 1848 Rogat, Emile. "Municipal conferences of seals, 1848". Copper. 1848-1848.David van der Kellen, Medal on the 25th anniversary of the mayor of Utrecht by Mr. N.P.J. Kien, penning footage bronze, bust to the left of Mr. N.P.J Kien with mayor chain and awards, Mr. NICOLAAS PIETER JACOB KIEN. (legend). Under bust D. VAN DER KELLEN F. Mayor of UtrechtReturn triumphal of the trip to the lunch of Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte (1808-1873) in Paris, October 16, 1852 (dummy title) Robineau. Medal of the trip triumphal of the trip to the lunch of Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte (1808-1873) in Paris, October 16, 1852.Medal with Fyodor Apraksin profile by Solomon Gouin, tin, 1708, Private Collection, D 5,4Bliżej Kultury unknownANVERSE - BRONZE MEDAL DATED IN 1550 WITH THE EFFIGIE OF JUANELO TURRIANO REAL MATHEMATICAL CLOCK AND ENGINEER (1501-75). Author: LEONE LEONI (1509-92). Location: MUSEO LAZARO GALDIANO-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN.Galerie métallique des grands hommes français (Great Men of France), Armand-Auguste Caqué, French, 1793 - 1881, Cast bronze, Bust of Jean Baptiste Bourguignon d'Anville (1697 - 1782), to the left., France, 1821, metalwork, Decorative Arts, Medal, MedalVictoria Visit to the Corporation of London. Artist: Medalist: William Wyon (British, Birmingham 1795-1851 Brighton). Culture: British. Dimensions: Diameter (in lunette): 8 3/16 in. (208 mm). Date: 1837. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Exhibition of fishing tools, in honor of William III, King of the Netherlands, David van der Kellen (1804-1879), 1861 history medal Bronze medal. Front: breastpiece man inside change. Reverse: inscription within Krans van Myrteloof. Utrecht bronze (metal) striking (metalworking)  AmsterdamMadeleine de Créquy, Maréchale de Villeroy 1651 Claude Varin. Madeleine de Créquy, Maréchale de Villeroy 208982Henri de La Tour d'Auvergne, 1611-1675, Vicomte de Turenne, Marshal of France 1643 obverse. Dated: 1800. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 5 cm (1 15/16 in.) gross weight: 58.34 gr (0.129 lb.) axis: 12:00. Medium: bronze. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Henri Auguste.Portrait of Leonello D'Este, Marquess of Ferrara (obverse and reverse), c. 1440-1444. Pisanello (Italian, Ferrara, c. 1395-1455). Bronze; diameter: 7 cm (2 3/4 in.). Renaissance medals usually show a person on the front and a symbolic element on the back, creating an overall statement about the individual. Lionello d'Este was one of the most sophisticated patrons in Renaissance Italy, and he was one of the first figures to sponsor the tradition of medals in the 1400s.Carnavalet museum, medal collectionOttone Hamerani, Prince Charles Edward Stuart, 1720 1788 (The Young Pretender, Bonnie Prince Charlie) (obverse), 1729 Prince Charles Edward Stuart, 1720-1788 (The Young Pretender, Bonnie Prince Charlie) obverseGilbert Motier, Marquis de la Fayette (1757-1834), Marshal de Camp (1782), MP for the Constituent Assembly (1789-1791), Commander of the National Guard (1789-1791), 1789 Rambert Dumarest (1750-1806). Gilbert Motier, Marquis de la Fayette (1757-1834), Marshal de Camp (1782), MP for the Constituent Assembly (1789-1791), Commander of the National Guard (1789-1791), 1789. Bronze.Carnavalet museum, medal collection To the bust law of François-Vincent Raspail on the right; Reverse registration on six linesFlavius Gioia obverse. Dated: second quarter 19th century. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 4.1 cm (1 5/8 in.) gross weight: 50.61 gr (0.112 lb.) axis: 12:00. Medium: silver. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: struck by L. Taglioni Vincenzo Catenacci.Medal of Leon BattistaAlberti.  Maker: Matteo de’ Pasti, Italian, Verona and Rimini, ca. 1420-1468