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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Byzantine Empire, follis, Justin II and Sophia, 565-578
573
Bronze coin. Obverse: the emperor and the empress seated with a celestial orb with cross between them. Reverse: between year designation Anno VIII letter M [=40, value indication, 40 nummia] with a cross above the letter. In the exergue the letters THEUPO [=Theoupolis]. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Byzantine Empire, follis, Justinian I, 527-565
542
Bronze coin on a large flan. Obverse: bust of the emperor in cuirass and diadem, facing, holding a globus cruciger in his right hand. Reverse: between date indication "Anno XV", the letter M [=40, value indication, 40 nummia] with a cross above the letter. In the exergue the letters CON [=Constantinople]. The Rijksm…
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Auction house “Artemis Fine Arts”, via Invaluable
ancient coins
Byzantine Gold Solidus of Emperor Heraclius I, Constantinople Mint
Ca. 610–641 CE
This Byzantine gold solidus dates to the reign of Emperor Heraclius I, between 610 and 641 CE. Struck at the Constantinople mint from high-purity gold of approximately 98% fineness, the coin weighs 4.5 grams and has a diameter of 2.1 cm. It features a deliberate perforation at the top edge, suggesting it was histori…
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ancient coins
Byzantine Gold Solidus of Emperor Leo I
ca. 462 to 466 CE
This Byzantine gold solidus dates to the reign of Emperor Leo I, struck in Constantinople between 462 and 466 CE. The coin is composed of 23.99 karat gold and weighs 4.4 grams. The obverse depicts a front-facing, helmeted, and pearl-diademed bust of Emperor Leo I, clad in a military cuirass, holding a spear and a sh…
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ancient coins
Byzantine Gold Solidus of Emperor Phocas, Constantinople
ca. 602 to 610 CE
This Byzantine gold solidus dates to the reign of Emperor Phocas (ca. 602–610 CE) and was minted in Constantinople. Struck from high-purity gold, approximately 97% or 23K+, the coin weighs 4.4 grams and measures 0.8 inches (2 cm) in diameter. The obverse depicts a frontal portrait of Emperor Phocas, who is shown cro…
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Photograph: Lutz-Jürgen Lübke (Lübke & Wiedemann); Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities); specimen held by ikmk.smb.museum
ancient coins
Byzantion, Alexander der Große, stater — Athena seated left (CN type 20983)
c. 110–90 BC
Stater in gold struck at Byzantion in Thrace under Alexander der Große, dated c. 110–90 BC. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 20983 (period: Hellenistic Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Diademed head of deified…
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Photograph: Lutz-Jürgen Lübke (Lübke & Wiedemann); Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities); specimen held by ikmk.smb.museum
ancient coins
Byzantion, Alexander der Große, tetradrachm — Athena seated left (CN type 21524)
c. 110–100 BC
Tetradrachm in silver struck at Byzantion in Thrace under Alexander der Große, dated c. 110–100 BC. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 21524 (period: Hellenistic Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Diademed head of…
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Photograph: Classical Numismatic Group, LLC, https://www.cngcoins.com/; Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities)
ancient coins
Byzantion, Caracalla, 7 unit — Demeter enthroned left between two objects (fish traps (CN type 21870)
c. AD 212–217
7 unit in bronze struck at Byzantion in Thrace under Caracalla, dated c. AD 212–217. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 21870 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Laureate bust of bearded Cara…
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Photograph: RPC online; Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities)
ancient coins
Byzantion, Gordian III., 4 unit — Athena standing left (CN type 14472)
AD 238–244
4 unit in bronze struck at Byzantion in Thrace under Gordian III., dated AD 238–244. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 14472 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Laureate bust of Gordian III,…
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Photograph: Museum Winterthur; Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities)
ancient coins
Byzantion, Gordian III., 6 unit — Demeter advancing left (CN type 14468)
AD 238–244
6 unit in bronze struck at Byzantion in Thrace under Gordian III., dated AD 238–244. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 14468 (issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Laureate bust of Gordian III, right, wearing paludamentum. L…
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Photograph: BBAW; Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities)
ancient coins
Byzantion, Hemisiglos — Incuse square of mill-sail pattern (CN type 12409)
c. 411–387/386 BC
Hemisiglos in silver struck at Byzantion in Thrace, dated c. 411–387/386 BC. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 12409 (period: Classical Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Bull standing right on dolphin, right, rai…
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Photograph: Lutz-Jürgen Lübke (Lübke & Wiedemann); Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities)
ancient coins
Byzantion, Lysimachos, stater — Athena seated left (CN type 21009)
c. 175–150 BC
Stater in gold struck at Byzantion in Thrace under Lysimachos, dated c. 175–150 BC. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 21009 (period: Hellenistic Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Diademed head of deified Alexande…
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Photograph: Lutz-Jürgen Lübke (Lübke & Wiedemann); Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities)
ancient coins
Byzantion, Lysimachos, tetradrachm — Athena seated left (CN type 21188)
late 260s BC
Tetradrachm in silver struck at Byzantion in Thrace under Lysimachos, dated late 260s BC. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 21188 (period: Hellenistic Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Diademed head of deified Al…
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Photograph: N&N LONDON; Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities); specimen held by www.acsearch.info
ancient coins
Byzantion, Marc Aurel, 6 unit — Artemis advancing left (CN type 21876)
c. AD 178
6 unit in bronze struck at Byzantion in Thrace under Marc Aurel, dated c. AD 178. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 21876 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Laureate bust of bearded Marcus…
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Photograph: Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzhandlung; Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities)
ancient coins
Byzantion, Septimius Severus, 8 unit — Laureate and togate emperor standing right (CN type 21871)
AD 202–205
8 unit in bronze struck at Byzantion in Thrace under Septimius Severus, dated AD 202–205. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 21871 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Draped bust of Julia Dom…
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Photograph: BBAW; Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities)
ancient coins
Byzantion, Severus Alexander, 4 unit — Athena standing left (CN type 12863)
AD 222–235
4 unit in bronze struck at Byzantion in Thrace under Severus Alexander, dated AD 222–235. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 12863 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Laureate bust of Severus…
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Photograph: Lutz-Jürgen Lübke (Lübke & Wiedemann); Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities)
ancient coins
Byzantion, Trajan, bronze coin — Inverted trident entwined by Dolphin (CN type 13418)
AD 98–117
Coin in bronze struck at Byzantion in Thrace under Trajan, dated AD 98–117. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 13418 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Radiate bust of Trajan, left, wearing…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Canada, New Brunswick, 20 cents, 1864
1864
Silver coin. Obverse: laureate head of Queen Victoria facing left. Reverse: crown within two tied maple branches, beneath which is the denomination in two lines. Date below. Milled edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-5146; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique st…
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Jerry "Woody" from Edmonton, Canada
modern coins
Canadian large cent
1858-1920
The Canadian large cent was a bronze one-cent coin issued between 1858 and 1920, representing 1⁄100 of a Canadian dollar. Legislation enacted in 1853 initially authorised the Province of Canada to issue decimal currency alongside English pounds and shillings. When coin production was ordered in 1858 to modernise cir…
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LordCo Centre
modern coins
Canadian silver dollar
From 1935
The Canadian silver dollar is a one-dollar coin first issued for circulation by the Royal Canadian Mint in 1935 to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of King George V. Prior to regular production, three trial pattern pieces—two struck in silver and one in lead—were produced by the Royal Mint in London in 1911. The circu…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Canton of Aargau, 2 Rappen, 1814
1814
Copper coin. Obverse: coat of arms within two branches. Reverse: within a wreath of leaves, value indication in two lines, below which is the year. Plain edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1404A; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal); technique striking (metalworking); mea…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Canton of Basel, ½ Batzen, 1809
1809
Silver coin. Obverse: coat of arms within two tied branches. Reverse: within two tied branches, value indication in two lines, below which is the year. Plain edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1406; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking (metalworking);…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Canton of Basel, rappen, 1810
1810
Copper coin. Obverse: decorated coat of arms within two branches. Reverse: within baroque decoration, value indication in two lines, below which is the year. Plain edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1407; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal); technique striking (metalwork…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Canton of Bern, ½ batzen, 1796
1796
Billon coin. Obverse: decorated coat of arms. Reverse: short decorated cross with leaves in the angles. Date below in circumscription. Plain edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1415; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measurements diam…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Canton of Bern, kreuzer, 1765
1765
Billon coin. Obverse: coat of arms. Reverse: short cross. Year at the bottom in the legend. Plain edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1412; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measurements diameter 1.8 cm x weight 1.1 g.
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Canton of Fribourg, 2½ Rappen, 1827
1827
Silver coin. Obverse: coat of arms. In exergue, value indication: 2½ rap. Reverse: short cross, the arms of which are decorated. In the centre, letter C [for Concordat]. Plain edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1468; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique strikin…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Canton of Geneva, 1 Sol 6 Deniers, 1825
1825
Silver coin. Obverse: coat of arms of Geneva, above which within rays the letters I, H, and S. Reverse: value designation 1 sol 6 D. [=1½ sol] in three lines. Date at the bottom in legend. Plain edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1446; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal)…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Canton of Geneva, 10 centimes, 1839
1839
Copper coin. Obverse: coat of arms of Geneva in the field. Above it, within a radiant sun, the letters I, H and S. Reverse: denomination indication in two lines, below which is the year. Plain edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1452; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal);…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Canton of Geneva, 25 centimes, 1847
1847
Silver coin. Obverse: decorated coat of arms of Geneva. Above it, within a radiant sun, the letters I, H and S. Reverse: denomination indication in two lines, below which is the year. Plain edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1462; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); tec…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Canton of Schwyz, 2 Rappen, 1843
1843
Copper coin. Obverse: coat of arms within two branches. Reverse: within a wreath of leaves, value indication in two lines, below which is the year. Plain edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1395A; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal); technique striking (metalworking); mea…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Canton of Schwyz, rappen, 1777
1777
Copper coin. Obverse: within two branches, decorated coat of arms surmounted by a cap of liberty. Reverse: within baroque decoration, value indication in two lines, below which is the year. Plain edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1393; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Canton of Thurgau, ½ Schweizbatzen, 1808
1808
Silver coin. Obverse: coat of arms within two tied branches. Reverse: within two tied branches, value indication in three lines, with date below. Smooth edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1382; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measu…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Canton of Vaud, 5 batzen, 1807
1807
Silver coin. Obverse: coat of arms between two branches, surmounted by a tendril. Year at the bottom in the legend. Reverse: within two tied branches, denomination indication in two lines: 5 batz. Cable edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1427; its record gives material recorded as silver…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Canton of Vaud, batz, 1828
1828
Silver coin. Obverse: coat of arms between two tied branches. In the exergue, denomination indication: 1. batz. Reverse: within decoration, short cross, the arms of which are decorated. In the centre, letter C [for Concordat]. Plain edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1432; its record giv…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Canton of Vaud, franc, 1845
1843
Silver coin. Obverse: coat of arms between two branches, surmounted by a tendril. In the exergue, year with indication: 10 aout. Reverse: standing man wearing a hat with a plume. In his left hand a halberd and holding a shield with his right hand. Plain edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Canton of Zurich, rappen or 3 haller
1827 - 1841
Silver coin. Obverse: coat of arms between two tied branches. Reverse: within baroque decoration, value indication in two lines: 3 haller. Plain edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1389; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measurements…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Carlino of 10 grani from Malta of Grand Master Emanuele Pinto, 1752
1752
Copper coin. Obverse: crowned decorated coat of arms. Reverse: two clasped hands, above which is the year and below which is the value indication X [grani]. Plain edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-2945; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal); technique striking (metalworki…
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Smabs Sputzer
modern coins
Cartwheel penny, 1797
1797
The 1797 cartwheel penny was an official British copper coin produced by the industrialist Matthew Boulton at his Soho Mint in Birmingham under government contract. Throughout most of the eighteenth century, official pennies had been minted in silver and were rarely seen in general circulation, being struck primaril…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Case of brown velvet, containing 24 (emergency) coins
c. 1900 - c. 1925
This object is part of the estate of Isabel Elon-Wachenheimer (1928–2010). Until her death, it belonged along with the other objects from the estate to the private sphere of Isabel Wachenheimer. In that private context, these objects are together and individually mementos—of the youth, parents, and family of Isabel…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Cash from Pudukkottai in India of Vijaya Raghunatha Tondaiman I, 1730-1767
1730 - 1767
Copper coin. Obverse: seated Brihadamba facing. Reverse: name of the ruler in Telugu script in two lines. Plain edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-3857; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measurements diameter 1.2 cm x weight 1.33 g.
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Cash from the Chinese Empire of Emperor Hui Tsung under the reign name Hsuan-Ho, 1119–1125
1119 - 1125
Copper coin. Obverse: within a wide raised rim around a square central aperture, four Chinese characters arranged in a cross, two of which mean: Hsuan ho. Reverse: smooth within a wide raised rim. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-4191; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal); te…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Cash of China of the rebel Wu Sangui under the reign title Liyong, 1673-1674
1673 - 1674
Copper coin. Obverse: within a broad raised rim around a square central hole, four Chinese characters arranged in a cross. Reverse: smooth within a broad raised rim. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-4275; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal); technique casting; measurements d…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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Cash of the Chinese Empire of Emperor Renzong under the reign title Jiaqing, 1796-1820 from Yun in Yunnan
1796 - 1820
Copper coin. Obverse: within wide raised rim around square central hole, four crosswise-placed Chinese characters, two of which mean: Jiaqing. Reverse: within wide raised rim on either side of square central hole, two Chinese characters, the right character meaning: Yun in the province of Yunnan. The Rijksmuseum, Am…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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Cash of the Chinese Empire of the Tartar Emperor Shih Tsung under the regnal name Ta-Ting, 1161-1189
1161 - 1189
Copper amulet. Obverse: within a broad raised rim around a square central aperture, four Chinese characters arranged in a cross, two of which mean: Ta ting. Reverse: within a broad raised rim around a square central aperture, four Chinese characters arranged in a cross. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Cash of the Empire of China of Emperor Chengzu under the reign title Yongle, 1403-1424
1403 - 1424
Copper coin. Obverse: within a broad raised rim around a square central hole, four Chinese characters arranged in a cross, two of which mean: Yung lo. Reverse: smooth within a broad raised rim. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-4194; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal); techn…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Cash of the Empire of China of Emperor Renzong under the reign title Huangsong, 1038-1039
1038 - 1039
Copper coin. Obverse: within a broad raised rim around a square central hole, four Chinese characters arranged in a cross, two of which mean: Huang Sung. Reverse: smooth within a broad raised rim. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-4170; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal); te…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Cash of the Empire of China of Emperor Shenzong under the reign title Xining, 1068-1077
1068 - 1077
Copper coin. Obverse: within a broad raised rim around a square central hole, four Chinese characters arranged in a cross, two of which mean: Hsi ning. Reverse: smooth within a broad raised rim. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-4173; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal); tech…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Cash of the Empire of China of Emperor Shenzong under the reign title Yuanfeng, 1078-1085
1078 - 1085
Copper coin. Obverse: within a broad raised rim around a square central hole, four Chinese characters arranged in a cross, two of which mean: Yuan feng. Reverse: smooth within a broad raised rim. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-4179; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal); tec…
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