Historical Medals and Tokens

A collection showcasing various historical medals and tokens featuring intricate designs, notable inscriptions, and cultural significance, mostly from the Carnavalet museum.

Fifty-year celebration of the independence of the Netherlands in The Hague, in honor of Willem I, II and III, Kings of the Netherlands, Pauwels & Zn, 1863  Tinn bearing sign to carrying eye and carrying ring. Front: breastpieces of three men inside Covering above two crossed laurel branches. Reverse: inscription inside Omnipia. Amsterdam tin (metal) striking (metalworking)  The Hague
Fifty-year celebration of the independence of the Netherlands in The Hague, in honor of Willem I, II and III, Kings of the Netherlands, Pauwels & Zn, 1863 Tinn bearing sign to carrying eye and carrying ring. Front: breastpieces of three men inside Covering above two crossed laurel branches. Reverse: inscription inside Omnipia. Amsterdam tin (metal) striking (metalworking) The Hague
Carnavalet museum, medal collectionMgr Denys Affre (1793-1848), Archbishop of Paris (1840-1848), 1848 Anonymous. "Mgr Denys Affre (1793-1848), Archbishop of Paris (1840-1848), 1848". Money. 1848.Carnavalet museum, medal collectionThe image of August II Wettyn's medal to return to the Polish throne, n.a. 1709, In: Collector's album: Figures of Polish medals to the work of X.B. Albertrande: Polish history with medals certified. prepared by Prince Henryk Lubomirski 1822 1830 arranged in order according to the List of Polish Medals by Feliks Bentkowski 1832 (item 214) unknown, Geiger, Andreas (1765 1856)Medal on the murder of the Prince of Orange, jeton utility medal medal exchange buyer, Obverse: the Prince of Orange is shot by Balthasar Gerards. In the background is Philips II Omschrift omschrift: .O. DIRVM. SCELVS. NON. MANEBIT. INVLTVM. .1584. (o horrifying crime it will not remain unlucky) Prince of Orange William of Orange Orange Balthasar Gerards Philips IIInscription in a Laurel Wreath reverse. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 3.87 cm (1 1/2 in.) gross weight: 24.41 gr (0.054 lb.) axis: 5:00. Medium: bronze. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: LEONE LEONI.Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory, Portrait Medallions of Eugénie, Empress of France, and Napoleon III, Emperor of France, 1864, biscuit porcelain.A medal commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Red Cross Huguenin Frères & Co. S.A.Medal commemorating the universal exhibition and the centenary of the French Revolution, 1889 Medal commemorating the universal exhibition and the centenary of the French Revolution. Dor� etin, around 1889.Medal of primary education Jean-Baptiste Farochon. Medal of primary education. Copper, circa 1860.Grahal-Manzara. Carnavalet 2013-2016 collection sites. Numismatics.Dupré, medal representing a genius seen in profile on the left writing the homeland in danger 1870 on the occasion of the return of exile of Victor Hugo (title awarded), 1870-01. Brilliant metal. House of Victor Hugo - Hauteville House.Bliżej Kultury unknownCarnavalet museum, tokens collectionJersey, Elżbieta II (1952 ), 1/12 of Szyliwga, London; 1966  900th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings Thomas, Cecil Walter (1885 1976), Kruger Gray, George Edward (1880 1943)A soviet medal for Heroism in combat during world war twoLearn instration box at B'nai Berith's medal. Brown leather octagonal trail box with a golden edge on the plug and a golden brand in the middle in the middle. Inside of light brown suede and recess for medal. In carton box.Commemoration of the February 1848 Revolution (Title) Medal. Commemoration of the Revolution of February 1848. Etain, 1848.Button, Gouache paint on tin verre fixé, ivory (backing), glass, gilt metal, Button depicting scene with three figures in a pink-hued landscape. Man at left, wearing striped turban and red pants, doffs his hat for two women at right who wear white dresses and turbans; one of them women also wears a sunhat over her turban., late 18th century, costume & accessories, Decorative Arts, ButtonCommemorative medal Franz Xaver GabelsbergerCarnavalet museum, medal collectionTwo euros commemorative coin 10 years Euro cash two euros Memoral coin 10 years Euro cash copyright: xzoonar.com/erichxtermex 22718184Medallion with Warrior and Priestess. Wedgwood Manufactory; England, founded 1759. Date: 1775-1799. Dimensions: Diam. 6.4 cm (2 1/2 in.). Stoneware (jasperware). Origin: Burslem. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA.Carnavalet museum, tokens collectionCents from the Dutch East Indies, 1838, William I (King of the Netherlands), 1838 coin Copper mint. Front: between value designation I ct. Crowned National Weapon shield. Reverse: Tweeregelig inscription, above which mint sign and including the year. Below that letter J = mint master Jeekel. Smooth edge. Surabaya copper (metal) striking (metalworking)Celebration of the four-twentieth anniversary of Victor Hugo (1802-1885), February 27, 1881 Celebration of the four-twentieth anniversary of Victor Hugo (1802-1885), February 27, 1881. Gold metal.Matchsafe, Brass, leather, paper, 'Compliments of H.A. O'Neill', probably 19th century, containers, Decorative Arts, MatchsafePresentation of a gold medal commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Naval Aviation to President Kennedy, 5:15PM. Gold medal commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Naval Aviation, presented to President John F. Kennedy by Frank G. Jameson, President of the Navy League; obverse.Token of Millard Fillmore ca. 1876. Token of Millard Fillmore. ca. 1876. BronzeCommemorative medal of the native war in 1812Bronze, Constantine I, 323 A.D., from the Ancient Coins series (N180) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1888 Issued by William S. Kimball & Company Trade cards from the "Ancient Coins" series (N180), issued in 1888 by W.S. Kimball & Co.. Bronze, Constantine I, 323 A.D., from the Ancient Coins series (N180) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. 1888. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by William S. Kimball & CompanyHorticultural Society in Krakow. Lauer (Norymberga ; zakład medalierski ; ca 1790-1940), creator, Neudeck, Andreas (1849-1914), creator, Stachiewicz, Piotr (1858-1938), creatorPlanets-manager. Cornalet Collection Sites 2013-2016. Numismatic.Halles and Paris markets: L. Duperche, 1770 Halles and Markets of Paris: L. Déperche, 1770 ". Copper. 1770-1770.Commemorative medal Franz Xaver GabelsbergerIceland, the small fishing village of Siglufjordur aka Siglufjordur. The northern most town in Iceland. Historic Herring Museum, metal templates for herring barrel lids.Shooting medal Paul Kramer NeuchatelMedal of America of Joffre, the American Committee for Training in Suitable Trades the Maimed Soldiers ofFrance.  Artist: L. F. Ragot, FrenchDER from the city of Utrecht, 1792, city of Utrecht, 1792 coin Copper mint. Front: crowned urban coat of arms, held by two lions with a double line in cut, including a decorated accolade with a large shell. Rail side: Inscription in two lines, including year. Year with Arabic 1. Utrecht copper (metal) striking (metalworking)Carnavalet museum, medal collection PHRYGIAN BONNET READS; Reverse registration on three lines.Carnavalet museum, medal collectionINSTITUT NATIONAL LIGURE, 1795 Anonymous. National Ligure Institute, 1795. Bronze. 1795.Planets-manager. Cornalet Collection Sites 2013-2016. Numismatic.Carnavalet museum, medal collectionCommemorative Token: 75th Anniversary of Joh. Friedrich Behrens AG; Ahrensburg CastleFighting for humanity, PvdA, Anonymous, 1946 - Before 1988  Black iron plaquette in the form of a gear on a (loose) tripod standard with a change and in the middle a soldered letter 'A'. Netherlands iron (metal)   NetherlandsCarnavalet museum, medal collection Insvirication law on five lines; Reverse registration on six lines.BACEHRINGER INGELHEIM Pharmaceutical Badge Badge unknown labelPlanets-manager. Cornalet Collection Sites 2013-2016. Numismatic.Inauguration of the Academy of Music (Opera Garnier), 1875 Inauguration of the Academy of Music (Opera Garnier), 1875 ". Metal. 1875-1875.MEDAL OF FUNCTION OF DEPUTE TO THE LEGISLATIVE BODY, YEAR VIII (1800) Nicolas-Marie Gardeaux (1751-1832). Medal of function of deputy to the legislature, year VIII (1800). Copper. 1800.France, Clermont-Ferrand, 63, metal effigy of Blaise Pascal set in a street asphalt.Stamp of Gösta Bodman's Philatelist Association, started 1950.The stamp from Mozambuque, 1949. Motions of globe and letter envelopes. "The World Postal Association 75 years".Club of Street Masson, Lyon, March 1848 (dummy title) Medal. Club of Street Masson, Lyon, March 1848. Etain, 1848.Planets-manager. Cornalet Collection Sites 2013-2016. Numismatic.