Historical Medals

A collection of antique medals depicting notable figures and historical contexts, featuring intricate designs and earthy tones.

ECU with laurels in Silver from Louis XVI, 1789 Benjamin Duvivier (1730-1819). ECU with laurels in silver of Louis XVI, 1789. Silver, 1789. Carnavalet Museum, History of Paris.

Medalist RC, Camilla Albizzi (obverse), 1556 Camilla Albizzi obverse

Sperandio, Virgilio Malvezzi, died 1481, Politician (obverse), 1479 Virgilio Malvezzi, died 1481, Politician obverse

Dupré, Augustin (n.1748-10-06-D.1833-01-30), C. J.B. des Gallois de la Tour (main title), 1788. Alloy with low melting point. Brown patina. Petit Palais, Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris.

Honoré-Gabriel Riquetti, Count of Mirabeau (1749-1791), MP for the Constituent Assembly (1789-1791) G.G. Lienard (1849-1900). Honoré-Gabriel Riquetti, Count of Mirabeau (1749-1791), MP for the Constituent Assembly (1789-1791). Silver copper repulsed.

Jean Le Blanc, Philippe II, 1674 1723, Duc d'Orléans 1701, Regent of France 1715 (obverse), 1715 Philippe II, 1674-1723, Duc d'Orléans 1701, Regent of France 1715 obverse

Nicolas François, 1612-1670, Duc de Lorraine 1634-1661 obverse. 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.

ECU with laurels in Silver from Louis XVI, 1789 Benjamin Duvivier (1730-1819). ECU with laurels in silver of Louis XVI, 1789. Silver, 1789. Carnavalet Museum, History of Paris.

Alessandro Cesati, called Il Grechetto, Dido, Queen of Carthage (obverse) Dido, Queen of Carthage obverse

NUMISMATICA. MONEDA MODERNA. VEINTE REALES DE PLATA, DE ISABEL II. ANVERSO. CABEZA DE LA REINA VUELTA A LA DERECHA CON LOS CABELLOS ONDEADOS.1857. (DEPOSITO: MUSEO ARQUEOLOGICO NACIONAL).

Radziwi , Cecylia; Trojanowski, Wincenty (1859-1928); 1900 (1900-00-00-1900-00-00);Radziwiłł, Cecylia (1643-1682)-iconography, Trojanowski, Wincenty (1859-1928), plaques, women's busts, secession (style)

Zygmunt and Stary medal; Majnert, Józef (1813-1879), Laykum, Jan Baptist (1809-1839); around 1835 (1835-00-00-1900-00-00);

Johann Georg Holtzhey, Joseph II, 1741 1790, Holy Roman Emperor 1765 (obverse), 1782 Joseph II, 1741-1790, Holy Roman Emperor 1765 obverse

Bliżej Kultury Mint Warsaw, Stuckhart, Ferenc Xaver (1781-1857)

Florentine 15th Century, Matthias Corvinus, King of Hungary 1458 1490 (obverse), late 15th century Matthias Corvinus, King of Hungary 1458-1490 obverse

dupondius; Trajan (53-117; Roman emperor 98-117); 116-117 (114-00-00-117-00-00);Steps, radial crowns, bustles, trophies

Charles-Fran�ois Lebrun, Duke de Plaisance (1739-1824), Third Consul (1799), Prince-ArchitreSorier of the Empire (1804) Anonymous. Charles-Fran�ois Lebrun, Duke de Plaisance (1739-1824), Third Consul (1799), Prince-Architresorier of the Empire (1804). TIN.

Guillaume Dupré, Anne of Austria, 1601 1666, Wife of King Louis XIII of France 1615 (reverse), 1620 Anne of Austria, 1601-1666, Wife of King Louis XIII of France 1615 reverse

Bliżej Kultury unknown, Engelhart, Johann Reinhard

Richard, Comte Howe (1726-1799), Admiral of the British Fleet, 1799 Thomas Wyon The Elder. Richard, Count Howe (1726-1799), Admiral of the British fleet, 1799. Money.

Elevation of Willem Karel Hendrik Friso to Stadholder of Gelderland and Zutphen. Silver medal. Front: breastpiece man inside. Downside: Gelderland, in a form of woman with coat of arms, accompanied by freedom with helmet and freedom hat on spear and religion with flame on head and Bible under arm, hand over youthful prince in Roman clothing act of his elevation to stadhuger in writing; Cross-section: inscription ..

False Toruń Donativa, 1649, John II Casimir (1649 1668)

Crown Talar Fa Sneak; Majnert, Józef (1813-1879), Stanis August Poniatowski (King of Poland; 1764-1795); 1835-1856 (1835-00-00-1856-00-00), 1766 (1766-00-00-1766-00-00);

Republican Medal, 1848 (dummy title) Republican medal. Copper, 1848.

Alessandro de' Medici, 1510-1537, 1st Duke of Florence 1532 obverse. Dated: 1500-1571. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 2.8 cm (1 1/8 in.) gross weight: 8 gr. Medium: silver testoon//Struck. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: BENVENUTO CELLINI.

sesterce; Trajan (53-117; Roman emperor 98-117); 112-114 (112-00-00-114-00-00);heads, wheels, laurel wreaths

Giovanni Aurispa, Secretary to Popes Eugene IV and Nicholas V (ca. 1369-1459) 16th century Italian. Giovanni Aurispa, Secretary to Popes Eugene IV and Nicholas V (ca. 1369-1459) 195435

Pier Paolo Galeotti, Minerva Armed (reverse), 1562 Minerva Armed reverse

Leone Leoni, Andrea Doria, 1466 1560, Genoese Admiral (obverse), 1541 Andrea Doria, 1466-1560, Genoese Admiral obverse

crown thaler; Stanis Aw August Poniatowski (Polish king; 1764-1795), Schröder, Justin (mincmire master of Mint Warsaw 1768-1772); 1770 (1794-00-00-1794-00-00);

British 17th Century, Mary Stuart, 1542 1587, Queen of Scots (obverse), 17th century Mary Stuart, 1542-1587, Queen of Scots obverse

Minerva Armed reverse. Dated: 1562. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 3.73 cm (1 7/16 in.) gross weight: 20.08 gr (0.044 lb.) axis: 12:00. Medium: bronze. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Pier Paolo Galeotti.

Louis XIV (main title), 1672. Alloy with low point of merger. Brown patina. Petit Palais, Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris.

Coin by Johann Balthasar Gass, Tin, active 1768-1793, Private Collection, D 38

Christoffel Adolfszoon, Medal on the elevation of Prince William III as stadtholder, penning footage silver, bust Willem III to the right. Omschrift. letters in cutout bust omschrift: WILHELMVS. III. - D.G. PRINC. AUR. C. NAS. (William III by God's grace Prince of Orange, Count of Nassau) signed in Cutt. C.. Prince King-Stadholder William III Orange

Die of Piet Hein for Dunkirk, Anonymous, 1629 history medal Silver medal. Front: Standing man with lance inside Cover. Reverse: fleet inside edge of coats of arms Netherlands silver (metal) striking (metalworking) / engraving Dunkirk

Christina of Lorraine. Guillaume Dupré (France, Sissone, circa 1576-1643). 1576 - 1643. Jewelry and Adornments; medals. Bronze

Louis XVI, King of the French, Father of a free people, 1791 (dummy title) Jean-Th�odore Maurisset (1768-1825). Louis XVI, ROO D French, Marsob Of The Libre's Free. Bronze, 1791. Paris, Musame carfecalat.

Portrait medal of Cristoforo Madruzzo (obverse); Landscape with a Female Figure Pointing to the Sun (reverse). Artist: Pietro Paolo Galeotti ("Il Romano") (Italian, Monte Rotondo 1520-1584 Florence). Dimensions: Diam. 7.2 cm, wt. 103.7 g.. Date: model ca. 1555 (contemporary cast).The medal bears a portrait of Cristoforo Madruzzo (1512 - 1578), a cultured patron of the liberal arts who served as prince bishop of Trent and governor of Milan. He undertook important missions for Emperor Charles V and his brother, Ferdinand. Madruzzo also played a crucial role in the Council of Trent, insisting on reforming the Church and promoting a truly Christian life among the people he served. The medal's reverse has an allegorical representation of a classical woman on a pedestal pointing to the radiant sun and its reflection in the water. Madruzzo commissioned six medals of himself from Galeotti. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Gaspare Mola, Saint George and the Dragon (reverse) Saint George and the Dragon reverse

James I, 1566-1625, King of England 1603 obverse. Dated: c. 1625. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 3 cm (1 3/16 in.) gross weight: 2.15 gr (0.005 lb.) axis: 12:00. Medium: silver counter, stamped in imitation of engraving. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Probably Simon de Passe.

Giancristoforo Romano, Isabella of Aragon, 1470 1524, Wife of Giangaleazzo Sforza, Duke of Milan, 1489 (obverse), 1507 Isabella of Aragon, 1470-1524, Wife of Giangaleazzo Sforza, Duke of Milan, 1489 obverse

Bliżej Kultury Herkner, Józef (1802 1864)

Cristoforo Madruzzo, 1512-1587, Cardinal, Prince Bishop of Trent 1539, of Brixen 1542 obverse. Dated: 1552 or after. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 4.47 cm (1 3/4 in.) gross weight: 28.06 gr (0.062 lb.) axis: 6:00. Medium: bronze. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Pier Paolo Galeotti.

Armed Britannia Surveying Her Navies reverse. Dated: 1667. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 5.67 cm (2 1/4 in.) gross weight: 75.78 gr (0.167 lb.) axis: 12:00. Medium: silver. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Jan Roettiers.

Giovanni Hamerani, Christina of Sweden, 1626 1689, Queen 1632 1654 (obverse), 1680 Christina of Sweden, 1626-1689, Queen 1632-1654 obverse

Joseph II, Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire Germanic (1765-1790) LAUER. Joseph II, Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire Germanic (1765-1790). Brass. 1791.

Jan Zamoyski (1542-1605), LATER CASTING

Medal on Maximilian of Austria and Charles the Bold, penny footage copper, portrait and text, MAXIMILIANVS - AVSTER (Maximilian of Austria).

crown thaler; Stanis Aw August Poniatowski (Polish king; 1764-1795), Sylm, Fryderyk Wilhelm (Fl. 1765-1767); 1766 (1766-00-00-1766-00-00);

Medal on the elevation of Prince Maurice to Count van Moers (Meurs), jeton utility medal medal exchange buyer, bust Prince Maurits from the front with sword legend: MAVR. PR. AVR. CO NASS CATZ MOERS. MAR VER. ET. V-LISS (Maurits prince of Orange count of Nassau Katzenelnbogen Meurs margrave of Kampveere and Vlissingen) Prins Maurits county Moers Meurs

Napoleon III medal (1808-1873) elected emperor by the plebiscite of November 21 and 22, 1852. Paris, Carnavalet Museum. Medal, numismatics

Gabriele Fiamma, 1533-1585, Abbot-General of the Augustinian Congregation 1578 obverse. Dated: 1578. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 8.11 cm (3 3/16 in.) gross weight: 81.55 gr (0.18 lb.) axis: 6:00. Medium: bronze. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: called Bombarda Giovanni Battista Cambio.

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) Fran�ois-Augustin Caunois (1787-1859). 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.

Tribute to the Fayette and the National Guard, 1830 Joseph Arnold Pingret (1798-1862). Tribute to the Fayette and the National Guard, 1830. Bronze.

Antonio Gonzalo de Toledo, c. 1480/1483-1524, Physician at Lyon obverse. Dated: 1518. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 4.84 cm (1 7/8 in.) gross weight: 54.55 gr (0.12 lb.) axis: 12:00. Medium: bronze. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Medalist of 1518.

after:: Quinten Massijs, Terminus medal at Erasmus, penning footage silver, hand-painted, left accustomed bust of Erasmus with beret text, ER - RO. greek text IMAGO AD VIVA EFFIGIE EXPESSA 1531 Matsijs Metsys Erasmus Rotterdam

FALSE COIN, Medal Speaker, 1632, Sigismund III VASA (1587 1632)

Musical Competition, Agricultural Regional Competition and Inauguration of the Statue of Jacques Coeur in Bourges, 11-18 May 1879 (Title Title) Medal of the musical competition, agricultural regional competition and medal of the inauguration of the statue of Jacques Coeur in Bourges, 11-18 May 1879. Silver copper, 1879.

French 17th Century, Noël Brulart de Sillery, 1577 1640, Knight of Malta 1632 (obverse), 1632 Noël Brulart de Sillery, 1577-1640, Knight of Malta 1632 obverse

Medal Upami Karolin Radziwi (1667-1695); Höhn, Johann (Ca 1642-1693; m after 1669 (1669-00-00-1694-00-00);

F.A. Schega, Medal on Maximilian Emanuel Count of Terring, Lord of Gronsfeld, penning footage silver, bust Maximilian Emanuel left, MAX. EMANUEL - S.R.I. COM THE TERRING (circular) F.. SCHEGA. F. (under bust).

sesterce; Marek Aureliusz (121-180; Roman emperor 161-180), Faustina younger (CA 130-176; Roman Empress 161-176); 161-176 (161-00-00-176-00-00);

Allen, Medal at the World Exhibition in London in 1851, penning visual material tin, busts Queen Victoria and Prince Albert left omschrift: QUEEN VICTORIA - PR ALBERT London World Fair Crystal Palace

Jean-Siffrein Maury (1746-1817), Member of Parliament at the Constituent Assembly (1789-1791), Cardinal (1794), Grand Chaplain of the King of Westphalia, 1807 G.G. Lienard (1849-1900). Jean-Siffrein Maury (1746-1817), MP for the Constituent Assembly (1789-1791), Cardinal (1794), Grand Chaplain of the King of Westphalia, 1807. Silver copper repouss�.

Visit of Fr�d�ric-Guillaume III (1770-1840), King of Prussia (1797-1840), to the medal currency, 1814 Bertrand Andrieu (1761-1822) and Dominique Vivant-Denon (1747-1825). Visit of Fr�d�ric-Guillaume III (1770-1840), King of Prussia (1797-1840), to the medal currency, 1814. Silver bronze. 1814-1814.

thaler; Piotr Biron (Ksi Kurland and Semigalia; 1769-1795); 1780 (1780-00-00-1780-00-00);

Medal on the murder of the Prince of Orange, jeton utility medal medal exchange buyer, 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 II

Test for the 10-cent of the second republic, 1848 Emile Rogat (1770-1852). Test for the 10-cents of the second republic, 1848. Copper. 1848.

crown thaler; Stanis Aw August Poniatowski (Polish King; 1764-1795), Brenn, Efraim (Fl. 1774-1792); 1784 (1794-00-00-1794-00-00);

Civil Engineers Society founded in Paris on March 4, 1848 A. Brichaut. Civil Engineers Society founded in Paris on March 4, 1848. Silver.

Italian 16th Century, Marcantonio Trevisan, c 1475 1554, Doge of Venice 1553 (obverse), 1554 Marcantonio Trevisan, c. 1475-1554, Doge of Venice 1553 obverse

Hercules Helping Atlas to Bear the Globe reverse. Dated: 1629. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 6.57 cm (2 9/16 in.) gross weight: 117.07 gr (0.258 lb.) axis: 12:00. Medium: bronze. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: JEAN WARIN.

Puymaurin Jean-Pierre Casimir (de) Louis XVI, Marie-Antoinette and Madame Elisabeth (right) after 1794 Pierrain

Antico, Battle Scene (reverse) Battle Scene reverse

AS; Sabina (83-137; Roman Empress 117-137), Hadrian (76-138; Roman emperor 117-138); 117-137 (134-00-00-138-00-00);Pietas (personification), children, busts

Promulgation of the Constitution, November 12, 1848 (dummy title) Decourcelle, Louis-Edouard. Promulgation of the Constitution, November 12, 1848. Brass.

Medal commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Vienna relief

Francesco II Gonzaga, 1466-1519, 4th Marquess of Mantua 1484 obverse. Dated: probably 1484/1506. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 3.22 cm (1 1/4 in.) gross weight: 19.43 gr (0.043 lb.) axis: 7:00. Medium: bronze//Struck. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Gian Marco Cavalli.

Bliżej Kultury Mennica Bruksela, Lefèvre, Julien (1907 1984), Lefèvre, Nina Victorine (1904 1981)

Take by Barcelona by Philippe V, September 12, 1712 (main title), 1715. Alloy with low melting point. Brown patina. Petit Palais, Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris.

Louis-Jules Trochu (1815-1896), General of division and French politician, 1870. Louis-Jules Trochu (1815-1896), General of division and French politician, 1870. Golden copper. 1870.

Ambrosius Blaurer reformer. Silver medal. Front: Breast man; In addition to him magical sign consisting of curve line and star inscription. Reverse: Ladies of coat of arms with rooster; Right above snail within two-time circumference.

Joachim Murat (1767-1815), Marshal of Empire, Grand Duke of Berg and Cleves (1806-1808), French Prince and King of Naples (1808-1815) Armand-Auguste caked (1793-1881). Joachim Murat (1767-1815), Marshal of Empire, Grand Duke of Berg and Cleves (1806-1808), French Prince and King of Naples (1808-1815). Bronze.

Przeszo Przyszoci Loos, Daniel Friedrich (1735 1819), Loos, Friedrich Wilhelm (1767 Ca 1819), Fryderyk Wilhelm II

Carnavalet museum, medal collection Right registration on six lines in a crown of oak and laurels; Reverse two women, the first holding a crown and a level, the second relies on it and holds a pique surmounted by the Phrygian hat, on the left a broken chain.

scudo. Pius VIII (papież ; 1829-1830), ruler, Państwo Kościelne, issuer, Voigt, Carl Friedrich (fl. 1800- 1874), male medallist

Fifty anniversary of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam 1935, 's Rijks Munt, 1935 history medal Bronze medal, on the front the helmeted bust of Minerva to the left between a key and a flower, with a change, the view of the museum building above the Dutch coat of arms between two years, with a change. Utrecht bronze (metal) striking (metalworking)

Charles Jean François Chéron, Fame (reverse), 1669 Fame reverse

Mauger, Jean (n.1648-D.1722-09-09-09), Louis XIII: Birth of the King in 1638 (main title), 1677. Bronze copper alloy. Orange patina. Petit Palais, Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris.

Alexander VII (Pope, 1655-67) 1661 Medalist: Gasparo Morone Italian. Alexander VII (Pope, 1655-67) 202409

Auguste Barre ca. 1880 Medalist: Jules-Clément Chaplain French. Auguste Barre 211353

Coronation of George I, 1660-1727, King of England 1714 obverse. Dated: 1714. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 11.5 cm (4 1/2 in.) axis: 12:00. Medium: lead. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Nicolaus Seeländer.

Jacques Jonghelinck, Viglius van Aytta of Zuichem, 1507 1577, Lawyer and Humanist (obverse) Viglius van Aytta of Zuichem, 1507-1577, Lawyer and Humanist obverse

Coin by Timothei Ivanov, Tin, 1729-1802, Private Collection, D 38

Gian Michele Zerbi obverse. Dated: c. 1550. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 5.39 cm (2 1/8 in.) gross weight: 43.83 gr (0.097 lb.) axis: 12:00. Medium: bronze. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Milanese 16th Century.

Giovanni Fasiol obverse. Dated: c. 1500/1525. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 4.2 cm (1 5/8 in.) gross weight: 35 gr. Medium: bronze. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Venetian 16th Century.

Ponscarme, François Joseph Hubert (n.1827-05-20-D.1903-02-27), International Horse-based exhibition of Paris, Ministry of Agriculture, 1900 (title awarded), 1900. Silver. Carnavalet Museum - History of Paris.

Commemoration of the revolution of February 1848 Anonymous. Commemoration of the revolution of February 1848. Etain.

Roman 16th Century, Abraham and His Captains Met by Melchizedek (reverse), 1582 Abraham and His Captains Met by Melchizedek reverse

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