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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Cash of the Empire of China of Emperor Shizong under the reign title Yongzheng, 1723-1735, commissioned by the Board of Revenue in Beijing
1723 - 1735
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 cheng. Reverse: within a broad raised rim flanking a square central hole, two Chinese characters, the right character meaning in Manchu: Chuan = Revenue. The Rijksmuseum,…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Cash of the Empire of China of Emperor Wenzong under the reign title Xianfeng, 1851-1861, from Suzhou in Jiangsu
1851 - 1861
Copper coin. Obverse: within a broad raised rim around a square central hole, four Chinese characters arranged in a cross, two of which mean: Hsien feng. Reverse: within a broad raised rim around a square central hole, three Chinese characters, the right character meaning: Su = Suchow, in the province of Kiangsu, wi…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Cash of the Empire of China of Emperor Xuanzong under the reign name Daoguang, 1821–1850 from Kuang in Guangdong
1821 - 1850
Copper coin. Obverse: within broad raised rim around a square central hole, four Chinese characters arranged in a cross, two of which mean: Tao kuang. Reverse: within broad raised rim on either side of a square central hole, two Chinese characters, the right character meaning: Kuang, in Guangdong province. The Rijks…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Cash of the Empire of China of the rebel Wu Shifan under the reign title Honghua, 1679-1681, in Yunnan and Sichuan
1679 - 1681
Copper coin. Obverse: within a broad raised rim around a square central hole, four Chinese characters arranged in a cross, two of which mean: Hung-Hua. Reverse: smooth. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-4277; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal); technique casting; measurement…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Cash of the VOC for Pulicat, India
1650 - 1700
Copper coin. Obverse: VOC monogram, above which is the letter Q = tilted letter P. Reverse: three-line inscription in Arabic characters. Smooth edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-4001; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measurements d…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Cathedral Chapter of Münster, six Pfennig, 1787
1787
Copper coin. Obverse: Saint Paul with book and sword, seated at a table. Reverse: within a circular decoration, indication of value in two lines, below which the year. Cable edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-0350; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal); technique striking…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Cathedral chapter of Münster, three Pfennig, 1760
1760
Copper coin. Obverse: Saint Paul with book and sword, seated at a table. Below, his name. Reverse: within a circular decoration, value indication in two lines, below which the date. Cable edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-0347; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal); techn…
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Cleveland Museum of Art
ancient coins
Catti Stater: Tree Symbol on Plain Field (obverse); Horse and Wheel (Cleveland Museum of Art 1969.154)
20–45 CE
This piece comes from Dobunni territory, the tribe occupying an area in the Cotswold (Severn estuary) country. The names found on them are probably those of chieftains rather than of kings. Names such as Catti, Antedrig, Inam, and Comux appear on various pieces, all names unknown in history. The horse has now become…
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![Cedid mahmudiye from Turkey of Sultan Mahmud II, regnal year 27 [=1833]](/__l5e/assets-v1/cc6d634f-cc61-425b-9af9-4f78802ad801/rk-kog-mp-1-3721-cedid-mahmudiye-uit-turkije-van-sultan-mahmud-ii-regeringsjaar-27.jpg)
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Cedid mahmudiye from Turkey of Sultan Mahmud II, regnal year 27 [=1833]
1833
Gold coin. Obverse: within inscription in Arabic script tughra with inscription to its right: adli. Reverse: within inscription in Arabic script three-line inscription in Arabic script with mint mark: Constantinople. At top of inscription regnal year: 27. Below mint mark accession year: 1223 [=1808] with below it ep…
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Auction house “TimeLine Auctions”, via Invaluable
ancient coins
Celtic Britannia Cunobelinus Silver Unit, Two Leaves Type
Circa AD 10-41
This ancient silver unit is a numismatic artifact from the Catuvellauni and Trinovantes tribes of Celtic Britannia, attributed to the ruler Cunobelinus. Struck circa AD 10-41, the coin displays a complex iconography typical of the period. The obverse features a two-leaf motif with crescents back-to-back, accompanied…
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Auction house “Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC”, via Invaluable
ancient coins
Celtic imitative tetradrachm of Thasos
circa 148-50 BC
This ancient Celtic silver tetradrachm is an imitative issue based on the coinage of the Greek city of Thasos, located on an island in the Thracian Sea. Celtic imitations of Thasian coins are characterized by their distinct, often stylized reinterpretations of the original Hellenistic prototypes. This specimen featu…
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Auction house “TimeLine Auctions”, via Invaluable
ancient coins
Celtic Iron Age Coriosolite 1/4 Stater with Swan's Neck and Banner
40-10 BC
The coin features a distinct Armorican-style head on the obverse, rendered in profile facing right, characterized by three large hair-locks, a slit eye, and a scroll element issuing from the mouth. The reverse displays a fantastic, stylized horse moving to the right. Notable features of the reverse iconography inclu…
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Auction house “TimeLine Auctions”, via Invaluable
ancient coins
Celtic Northeast Gaul, Ambiani silver fraction, 'Picardy Horse Face' type
Circa 75-50 BC
This Celtic silver fraction from Northeast Gaul, specifically associated with the Ambiani tribe, dates to approximately 75-50 BC. Often described as the 'Picardy Horse Face' type, the coin demonstrates the highly abstract and symbolic artistry characteristic of Iron Age coinage. The obverse features a stylised, helm…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Cent for the Straits Settlements, Queen Victoria, in the name of the English East India Company (EIC), 1845
1845
Copper coin. Obverse: crowned head of Queen Victoria facing left. Reverse: between two tied branches, in two lines, value indication: 'one cent'. Legend: 'East India Company' with year at the bottom. Plain edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-4074; its record gives material recorded as cop…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Cent from Canada, 1900
1900
Bronze coin. Obverse: crowned head of Queen Victoria facing left. Below it, country designation. Reverse: within a circle of leaves, value designation in two lines, beneath which is the year. Plain edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-5146B; its record gives material recorded as bronze (me…
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![Cent from Malacca for Pahang of the Pahang Company, 1301 [=1883]](/__l5e/assets-v1/0858b96c-018a-4f24-8f20-5b7ec9b30f26/rk-kog-mp-1-4073-cent-uit-malakka-voor-pahang-van-de-pahang-company-1301-1883.jpg)
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Cent from Malacca for Pahang of the Pahang Company, 1301 [=1883]
1883 - 1884
Tin private coin with a square perforation in the center. Obverse: within a circle, above the perforation, year: 1301. Around it, legend in Arabic characters, including the designation: 'Pahang Company'. Reverse: circle, within and around which are Chinese characters. Plain edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds th…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Cent from Massachusetts, 1788
1788
Copper coin. Obverse: standing Native American facing left, holding an arrow in his left hand and a bow in his right hand. Reverse: eagle with spread wings holding a branch in its right talon and a bundle of arrows in its left talon, with value designation: cent on its breast, looking left. Year in exergue at the bo…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Cent from Nova Scotia, Canada, 1861
1861
Bronze coin. Obverse: bust with laurel wreath of Queen Victoria facing left. Reverse: within two tied branches, a crown, beneath which is the year. As legend, value designation at top and country designation at bottom. Plain edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-5148B; its record gives mate…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Cent from Sarawak of James Brooke as rajah, 1863
1863
Bronze coin. Obverse: head of the rajah facing left. Reverse: between two tied branches, denomination in English in two lines. Below, year. Plain edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-4335; its record gives material recorded as bronze (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measurements…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Cent from Sri Lanka, Ceylon, 1912
1912
Copper coin. Obverse: crowned bust of Emperor and King George V facing left. Reverse: palm tree. In legend value indication: one cent and below, year. Plain edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-5968; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal); technique striking (metalworking); m…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Cent from the Straits Settlements of Edward VII, 1903
1903
Copper coin. Obverse: crowned bust of King and Emperor Edward VII facing right. Reverse: within a beaded circle, denomination: 1. In the inscription at the bottom, denomination: one cent, to the right of which the year. Milled edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-5954; its record gives mat…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Cent of Curaçao, 1943
1943
Brass coin. Obverse: coat of arms of the Netherlands in a field. Legend: munt van Curaçao. In legend along the bottom, date between a palm tree and the letter P [=Philadelphia]. Reverse: value indication 1 cent within two tied orange branches. Milled edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-61…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Cent of Sri Lanka, Ceylon in the name of Queen Victoria, 1870
1870
Copper coin. Obverse: diademed head of the queen to the left. Reverse: palm tree. In legend, value designation: one cent and date at the bottom. Plain edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-4050; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measure…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Cent of the British North Borneo Company, 1887
1887
Bronze coin. Obverse: decorated composite coat of arms with motto held by two natives as supporters. Below, letter H [=Heaton], beneath which the year. Reverse: between two tied branches, denomination in Chinese in two lines and in English in one line. At the bottom, denomination in Malay in Arabic script. Plain edg…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Cent of the Dutch East Indies
1856
Copper cent. Obverse: crowned coat of arms between the date within an inscription. Reverse: value indication in Malay within an inscription: value indication in Javanese. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as NG-VG-14-8; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal); technique striking (metalworkin…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Cent of the Dutch East Indies, 1945
1945
Bronze coin. Obverse: ear of rice. As circumscription, country designation and year with value indication 1 Ct. at the bottom. Reverse: two-line Malay inscription in Arabic script and orthographical marks. On either side of the lower word, lotus flowers on an East Indies floral ornament. Around it, circumscription i…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Centésimo from Uruguay, 1869
1869
Copper coin. Obverse: sun with human face, surrounded by large and small rays. Year at the bottom. Reverse: between two tied branches, value indication in two lines: "centesimo 1" in two lines. Smooth edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-5340C; its record gives material recorded as copper…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Centime from the Canton of Geneva, 1840
1840
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-1-1457; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal);…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Centime from the Kingdom of Westphalia of Jérôme Napoléon, 1809
1809
Copper coin. Obverse: within a laurel wreath the monogram of the king. Reverse: value indication in two lines. Below to the right letter C [=Kassel]. Date in inscription below. Plain edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-0690; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal); technique…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Centime of Leopold I, King of the Belgians
1847
Copper cent. Obverse: seated lion facing left resting its right paw on the constitution, looking back within legend; exergue: inscription and signature. Reverse: crowned monogram within legend. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as NG-VG-14-24; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal); techniq…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Ceylon, 1/8 wreath stuiver
1680 - 1710
Copper coin. Obverse: within a crown of thorns the denomination indication 1/8 St (t inverted). Reverse: within a crown of thorns the denomination indication 1/8 St (t inverted). Smooth edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-4029; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal); techniq…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Ceylon, 2 stuivers, 1783 Galle
1783
Copper coin. Obverse: VOC monogram, above which is the letter G. Reverse: on one line denomination indication in Sinhalese, above which is the year. Smooth edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-4034; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal); technique striking (metalworking); me…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Ceylon, 2 wreath stuivers
1670 - 1700
Copper coin. Obverse: in a foliage wreath, value indication II St (t inverted). Reverse: in a foliage wreath, value indication II St (t inverted). Smooth edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-4024; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal); technique striking (metalworking); meas…
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![Ceylon, stuiver, 179[?]](/__l5e/assets-v1/47fcd551-b75d-4ea6-abae-b8abdbed2c46/rk-kog-mp-1-4033-ceylon-stuiver-179.jpg)
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Ceylon, stuiver, 179[?]
1790 - 1795
Copper coin. Obverse: VOC monogram, above which is the letter C. Reverse: single-line inscription: denomination indication stuiver, above which is I and below which is a partially visible year. Smooth edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-4033; its record gives material recorded as copper (…
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Windrain via Wikimedia Commons
modern coins
CFA franc coinage used in Senegal
from 1960
CFA franc coinage used in Senegal comprises the standardized circulation coins of the West African CFA franc, issued for Senegal and partner nations by the shared Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO). Because these coins circulate freely across the member states of the regional monetary union, pieces used in…
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Photograph: Vladimir F. Stolba; Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities)
ancient coins
Chabakta, bronze coin — Sword in sheath (CN type 22762)
c. 95–90 BC
Coin in bronze struck at Chabakta, dated c. 95–90 BC. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 22762 (period: Hellenistic Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Head of Ares in helmet, right. Reverse: Sword in sheath. Legend…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Charles II of England, ruler of the sea
1665
Obverse: bust of a man with laurel wreath within circumscription. Reverse: seated Britannia with shield, spear and laurel branch within circumscription. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as NG-VG-1-974; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measurements…
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Photograph: Lutz-Jürgen Lübke (Lübke und Wiedemann); Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities); specimen held by ikmk.smb.museum
ancient coins
Chersonesos Taurike, bronze coin — Kneeling warrior with shield and spear (CN type 22919)
c. 350–300 BC
Coin in bronze struck at Chersonesos Taurike, dated c. 350–300 BC. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 22919 (period: Classical/Hellenistic Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Parthenos with torch in quadriga, right.…
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Photograph: Bernhard Weisser; Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities)
ancient coins
Chersonesos Taurike, drachm — Stag standing right (CN type 21226)
c. 200–150 BC
Drachm in silver struck at Chersonesos Taurike, dated c. 200–150 BC. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 21226 (period: Hellenistic Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Head of Parthenos wearing mural crown, right; at…
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Photograph: Lutz-Jürgen Lübke (Lübke & Wiedemann); Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities)
ancient coins
Chersonesos Taurike, Tiberius, stater — Parthenos advancing right (CN type 21901)
AD 28
Stater in gold struck at Chersonesos Taurike under Tiberius, dated AD 28. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 21901 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Laureate head of Tiberius, left. Legend:…
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Photograph: H.I., Lemgo; Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities)
ancient coins
Chersonesus Thracica, 1/12 Stater — Beardless male head to right wearing alopekis cаp (CN type 21616)
c. 510–490 BC
1/12 Stater in silver struck at Chersonesus Thracica in Thrace, dated c. 510–490 BC. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 21616 (period: Archaic Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Mounted rider to right carrying two…
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Photograph: British Museum, London; Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities)
ancient coins
Chersonesus Thracica, 1/4 Hekte — Quadripartite incuse square (CN type 20380)
c. 515–493 BC
1/4 Hekte in silver struck at Chersonesus Thracica in Thrace, dated c. 515–493 BC. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 20380 (period: Archaic/Classical Period; issuing authority type: league). Obverse: Lion's head, left, with op…
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Photograph: Corpus Nummorum; Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities)
ancient coins
Chersonesus Thracica, 1/8 Hekte — Quadripartite incuse square (CN type 20374)
c. 515–493 BC
1/8 Hekte in silver struck at Chersonesus Thracica in Thrace, dated c. 515–493 BC. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 20374 (period: Archaic/Classical Period; issuing authority type: league). Obverse: Forepart of a prancing lio…
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Photograph: BBAW; Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities)
ancient coins
Chersonesus Thracica, hemidrachm — Quadripartite incuse square (CN type 12544)
c. 357–320 BC
Hemidrachm in silver struck at Chersonesus Thracica in Thrace, dated c. 357–320 BC. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 12544 (period: Classical Period; issuing authority type: league). Obverse: Forepart of a prancing lion, righ…
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Photograph: American Numismatic Society; Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities); specimen held by numismatics.org
ancient coins
Chersonesus Thracica, Hemihekte — Quadripartite incuse square (CN type 20379)
c. 515–493 BC
Hemihekte in silver struck at Chersonesus Thracica in Thrace, dated c. 515–493 BC. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 20379 (period: Archaic/Classical Period; issuing authority type: league). Obverse: Lion's head, left, with op…
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Photograph: Bernisches Historisches Museum; Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities)
ancient coins
Chersonesus Thracica, quarter-siglos — Quadripartite incuse square (CN type 22885)
c. 357–320 BC
Quarter-siglos in silver struck at Chersonesus Thracica in Thrace, dated c. 357–320 BC. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 22885 (period: Classical Period; issuing authority type: league). Obverse: Forepart of a prancing lion,…
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Jespinos
modern coins
Chile 1 Peso silver
19th century
The silver one peso of Chile was a primary silver coin issued by the Republic of Chile, serving as the direct successor in physical size and monetary function to the Spanish colonial eight-real piece. Established in 1817 alongside the country's independence during the New Fatherland period, the denomination was stru…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Chile, centavo, 1853
1853
Copper coin. Obverse: five-pointed star. Year at the bottom. Reverse: between two tied branches, value indication in two lines: "un centavo". Smooth edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-5333A; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measurem…
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