Imperial Portraits on Coins

Etchings of emperors and royalty displayed on coins, part of a historical collection, showcasing regal figures from Roman history.

Penning with the portrait of Louis XIV (small variant), Bernard Picart, 1700 - 1733 print Penning with the portrait of Louis XIV, king of France. On the other side an emblematic representation of his government: a snake, with a broken body, is lit by sun's rays. Paris paper etching / engraving sun as celestial body. snakes. medal (considered as a piece of sculpture, regardless of its specific function)
Penning with the portrait of Louis XIV (small variant), Bernard Picart, 1700 - 1733 print Penning with the portrait of Louis XIV, king of France. On the other side an emblematic representation of his government: a snake, with a broken body, is lit by sun's rays. Paris paper etching / engraving sun as celestial body. snakes. medal (considered as a piece of sculpture, regardless of its specific function)