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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Commemorative half-taler coin from Saxony (Albertine line) in the name of John George I (1591–1656) on the centenary of the presentation of the Augsburg Confession at the Diet
1630
Obverse: bust of a man (John George) with sword above coat of arms within legend. Reverse: bust of a man (John I of Saxony) within legend interrupted by four coats of arms. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as NG-VG-1-690; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking (metalwor…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Commemorative kreuzer from the Grand Duchy of Baden of Friedrich, 1871
1871
Copper coin. Obverse: crowned coat of arms supported by two crowned griffins. In exergue, value indication in one line. Date below. Reverse: within circumscription: "ZU DES DEUTSCHEN REICHES" radiant star, below which inscription in two lines: "FRIEDENS FEIER". Date below, below which flying dove. Smooth edge. The R…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Commemorative taler / Gedenktaler of the Free Imperial City of Frankfurt am Main, 1862
1862
Silver coin. Obverse: crowned single-headed eagle. Reverse: standing between month and year, a woman facing left with the coat of arms of the city before her. Indication of value EIN GEDENKTHALER in circumscription. Edge lettering. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-0801A; its record gives mat…
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File:Australian pre-decimal penny 1942 reverse.jpg: Jinx! derivative work: Georgfotoart via Wikimedia Commons
modern coins
Commonwealth of Australia penny
1911-1964
The Commonwealth of Australia penny was a pre-decimal bronze coin of the Australian pound, circulating within the twelve-pence-to-a-shilling system. Constitutional authority to produce a distinct national coinage was established following the Federation of Australia in 1901, shifting issuance away from the individua…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Congo Free State, King Leopold II of Belgium as Sovereign, 2 centimes, 1887
1887
Copper coin with central hole. Obverse: surrounding the central hole, five double, mirror-imaged letters L arranged in a five-pointed star shape, surmounted by a crown [= King Leopold II]. Reverse: surrounding the central hole, a five-pointed star with radiating rays. In the legend, value designation: 2 Ces. and dat…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Congo Free State, King Leopold II of Belgium as sovereign, centime, 1888
1888
Copper coin with central perforation. Obverse: around the central perforation, five double letters L mirrored against each other arranged in a five-pointed star shape, topped by a crown [= King Leopold II]. Reverse: around the central perforation, a five-pointed star emitting rays. In the legend, value indication: "…
Partial type record
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Copper 1 cent coin from 1838
1838
Small copper 1 cent coin from 1838. Obverse: inscription. Reverse: crowned coat of arms containing a lion. To the left of the coat of arms a 1 and to the right of the coat of arms a Ct. The small coin is contained in an envelope with an inscription. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as NG-460-31; its rec…
Partial type record
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Copper 1 cent coin from 1839
c. 1839
Small copper 1 cent coin from 1839 from the Netherlands Indies. Obverse: inscription. Reverse: coat of arms containing a lion, to the left of which is a 1 and to the right of which is the letter C. The small coin is contained in a square envelope with an inscription. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Copper 1/2 VOC stuiver from 1824
1824
Copper 1/2 stuiver of the VOC from the Dutch East Indies from 1824. Obverse: inscription. Reverse: a crowned coat of arms containing a lion; to the left of it is 1/2, to the right of it is the letter S. The coin is in a small square envelope with an inscription. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as NG-46…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Copper 2 cent VOC coin from the Dutch East Indies
c. 1821
Small copper 2 cent VOC coin from the Dutch East Indies, probably from 1821. Obverse: inscription. Reverse: a crowned coat of arms containing a lion and to the right of it are the letters ' St'. The small coin is contained in a square envelope with an inscription. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as NG-…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Copper 2-cent VOC coin from 1822
c. 1822
Copper 2-cent VOC coin from the Dutch East Indies from 1822. Obverse: inscription. Reverse: a crowned coat of arms containing a lion and to the right of it are the letters ' St'. The coin is inside a square envelope with inscription. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as NG-460-20; its record gives materi…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Copper cent VOC coin from the Dutch East Indies
c. 1819
Small copper cent VOC coin from the Dutch East Indies, probably from 1819. Obverse: inscription. Reverse: a crowned coat of arms containing a lion and to the right of it are the letters. The small coin is contained in a square envelope with an inscription. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as NG-460-18;…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Copper coin from the East Indies
c. 1700 - c. 1900
Copper coin. Obverse: bird-like figure (rooster/partridge??). Reverse: (probably) Arabic characters. The coin is contained in a square envelope with an inscription. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as NG-460-39; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal); technique striking (metalworking); mea…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Copper duit from the East Indies
c. 1700 - c. 1900
Small copper coin. Obverse: the VOC emblem (VOC monogram). Reverse: coat of arms supported by two lions. The small coin is contained in a square envelope with an inscription. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as NG-460-38; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal); technique striking (metalwor…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Copper duit, VOC coin from 1790
before 1790
Small copper coin. Obverse: the VOC emblem (VOC monogram), below it the date 1790. Reverse: crowned coat of arms supported by two lions. The small coin is contained in a square envelope with an inscription. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as NG-460-36; its record gives material recorded as copper (meta…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Copper eight kas from Paliakatte
1646 - 1700
More or less round coin with on the obverse: VOC monogram with above it PAL (poorly legible) / VIII / VOC monogram. Reverse: in Arabic the inscription: Lord / King / Servant. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-3998; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal); measurements diameter 2.…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Copper offstrike of a double stuiver of Kampen
1670 - 1685
Copper coin. Obverse: between value indication 2 S, Generality lion. Reverse: two-line inscription. Offstrike in copper. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1973B; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measurements diameter 2.1 cm x weight 1.47 g.
Partial type record
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Copper stuiver or dudu from Colombo, stuiver
1785
Clipped, nearly square coin. Obverse: within circle, which is only partially present on coin: VOC monogram with C above it. Reverse: I flanked by 4 dots on each side, below this SIUIVER, bottom center date (partially present). Entirely within circle, which is only partially present on coin. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterda…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Copper VOC coin from 1790
voor 1790
Small copper coin. Obverse: the VOC emblem (intertwined letters VOC), below it the year 1790. Reverse: crowned coat of arms supported by two lions. The small coin is kept in a small square envelope with an inscription. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as NG-460-35; its record gives material recorded as…
Partial type record
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Copper VOC coin from 1821
c. 1821
Small copper VOC coin from 1821 from the Dutch East Indies. Obverse: inscription. Reverse: coat of arms containing a lion, to the left of it a 5 and to the right of it an I, 16, beneath it a C or G. The small coin is contained in a square envelope with an inscription. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Copper VOC coin from 1834
c. 1834
Small copper VOC coin from 1834 from the Dutch East Indies. Obverse: inscription. Reverse: coat of arms containing a lion, to the right of it a C. The small coin is contained in a square envelope with an inscription. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as NG-460-24; its record gives material recorded as co…
Partial type record
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Copper VOC coin from 1838
c. 1838
Small copper VOC coin from 1838 from the Dutch East Indies. Obverse: inscription. Reverse: coat of arms with a lion within it. The coin is housed in a small square envelope with an inscription. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as NG-460-26; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal); technique…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Copper VOC duit of Holland
1732
Obverse: crowned provincial coat of arms. Reverse: VOC monogram, at top centre rosette and at bottom centre date. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-4400; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal); measurements diameter 2.2 cm.
Partial type record
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Copper VOC duit of Zeeland
1735
Obverse: crowned coat of arms of Zeeland. Reverse: VOC monogram with a small castle between two stars above it and the date at the bottom centre. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-4475; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal); measurements diameter 2.1 cm.
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Auction house “Noonans Mayfair”, via Invaluable
ancient coins
Corieltauvi British Iron Age uninscribed gold Stater, British I North East Coast Left type
British Iron Age
This British Iron Age stater is an uninscribed gold coin attributed to the Corieltauvi tribe, specifically identified as the British I North East Coast Left type. The obverse features a highly stylized, devolved head of Apollo oriented to the right, rendered through a complex arrangement of a wreath, cloak, and vari…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Corvey Abbey, Arnold IV, 2 Mariengroschen, 1652
1652
Silver coin. Obverse: decorated letter A of Abbot Arnold, surmounted by a mitre and surrounded by the year. Reverse: indication of value in three lines. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-0354A; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measuremen…
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![Cotton coin of 1 bida or kampua [= 1/10 duit] from the island of Buton, southwest of Sulawesi](/__l5e/assets-v1/d1fd0f6b-1dfd-4d02-8e2b-0c2fde94cc7c/rk-kog-mp-1-4387-katoenen-munt-van-1-bida-of-kampua-1-10-duit.jpg)
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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Cotton coin of 1 bida or kampua [= 1/10 duit] from the island of Buton, southwest of Sulawesi
1800 - 1870
Cotton coin, made from a patch of coarse cotton fabric, where the obverse and reverse consist of threads of different colours. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-4387; its record gives material recorded as cotton (textile); technique weaving; measurements length 13 cm x width 4.5 cm.
Partial type record
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
County of Stolberg, Christoph Ludwig II and Friedrich Botho, sechser or ½ groschen, 1748
1748
Silver coin. Obverse: stag prancing to the left in front of a column on a base containing the letter S. Reverse: denomination in four lines. Below, in circumscription, the date. Plain edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-0288; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Creutzer from the Principality of Neuchâtel of Prince Alexandre Berthier, 1807
1807
Silver coin. Obverse: crowned coat of arms encircled by the collar of an order of knighthood with jewel. Reverse: within two tied branches, denomination indication in two lines: 1 creut. Year at the bottom in the legend. Plain edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1425A; its record gives ma…
Partial type record
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Crown from Ireland of James II, 1690
1690
Bronze coin. Obverse: monarch on horseback to the left, holding a sword in his right hand. Reverse: crown, around which are four crowned coats of arms in the form of a cross. In the corners, the year. Floral edge. Gun money. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-2916; its record gives material re…
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Cleveland Museum of Art
modern coins
Crown of the Double Rose: Crowned Double Rose (obverse); Crowned Royal Arms (Cleveland Museum of Art 1969.172)
1526–33
For the first time the Crown of the Double Rose makes it appearance. On these coins the motto Rutilans Rosa Sine Spine, a dazzling rose without a thorn, follows the king's name on the obverse. The crowned initials on either side of the rose are those of Henry and his first queen, Katherine (or Catherine) of Aragon.…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Crusaders, Besant sarracenatus or dinar suri, 1101-1129
1101 - 1129
Gold coin. Obverse: within a circle, inscription in Arabic characters in two lines. Around the circle, double circular legend in Arabic characters. Reverse: within a circle, inscription in Arabic characters in two lines. Around the circle, double circular legend in Arabic characters in two lines. Imitation produced…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Cruzado or four hundred reis from Portugal of King João V, 1721
1721
Gold coin. Obverse: between two crossed branches a crown, beneath which the name of the king in two lines. At the bottom the value indication: 400. Reverse: short cross pattée, with crosslets in the angles. Date at the top in the legend. Cable edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-3530A; it…
Partial type record
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Cuartillo from Colombia
1830
Bronze coin. Obverse: bust of Bolivar facing right. Reverse: woman facing right, seated on an escutcheon. Plain edge. Struck in 1830 in England. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-5269; its record gives material recorded as bronze (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measurements diamet…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Culemborg oord, 1590
1590
Copper coin. Obverse: crowned coat of arms of the Count of Culemborg. Reverse: inscription in four lines within a decorated square. At the top of the square, value indication P IIII [= 4 penningen]. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-2148; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal);…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Culemborg, duit, 1590
1590
Copper coin. Obverse: crowned coat of arms of the Count of Culemborg. Reverse: inscription in four lines within a decorated square. At the top of the square, value indication P II [= 2 penningen]. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as NG-VG-1-477; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal); tech…
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Cleveland Museum of Art
ancient coins
Cunobeline Quarter Stater: Corn (obverse); Horse and Branch (Cleveland Museum of Art 1969.153)
c. 10–40 CE
The ear of corn or wheat is frequently found on coins of Cunobeline. The workmanship on the horse is not as good as another in the collection, 1969.152. The relative proportions of the head and neck are poor and the animal has acquired an additional joint in its right foreleg, though this does not appear on all spec…
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Cleveland Museum of Art
ancient coins
Cunobeline Stater: Tablet on Wreath (reverse); Two Horses and Wheel (Cleveland Museum of Art 1969.152)
c. 10–40 CE
Cunobeline is mentioned by various Roman historians. He was a powerful ruler, the son of Tasciovanus. He is known to have had one brother, Epaticcus, and possibly another, Sego, as well as two sons, Caratacus and Togodumnus. The history of this ancient time is very confused, particularly over family relationships; s…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Curaçao, 1/4 Guilder, 1900
1900
Silver coin. Obverse: head facing left. Reverse: crowned coat of arms of the Netherlands between the value designation 1/4 G. Country designation above in legend: colony of Curaçao and year below in legend. Milled edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-6195; its record gives material recorde…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Curaçao, 2½ cents, 1947
1947
Bronze coin. Obverse: in a field, coat of arms of the Netherlands. Year at the bottom in the legend. Reverse: within two tied orange branches, value indication 2½ cent. Milled edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-6001; its record gives material recorded as bronze (metal); technique strikin…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Curaçao, cut quarter (driekantje) of 25 cents from a Dutch guilder of William I, [1838]
1838
Silver coin, a fourth part of a Dutch guilder of William I cut into four segments, a so-called 'driekantje'. Obverse: part of the crowned Dutch coat of arms. Reverse: part of the head of William I facing right. Stamped, countermarked on obverse or reverse: letter C. Edge lettering and milled edge. The Rijksmuseum, A…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Curaçao, guilder, 1944
1944
Silver coin. Obverse: head to the left. Reverse: crowned coat of arms of the Netherlands between value indication 1 G. Legend: Munt van Curacao. At the bottom in the legend, between a palm tree and the letter D [= Denver], the year. Edge lettering. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-6000; its…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Curaçao, private stuiver of the firm J.J. Naär, c. 1880
1875 - 1885
Nickel private coin. Obverse: denomination in two lines. Reverse: name of the private firm J. J. Naär in one line. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-5267; its record gives material recorded as nickel (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measurements diameter 1.6 cm.
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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Cut corner piece of 3 reales from a Spanish pillar dollar (eight reales) or Spanish cob for Curaçao, [1818]
1818
Silver coin, one-fifth segment of a Spanish pillar dollar cut into five parts, so-called driekantje. Obverse: part of the crowned Spanish coat of arms and of a pillar. Stamped, countermarked therein: numeral 3 within a circle. Reverse: part of a head facing right. Floral edge and milled edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amster…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Czechoslovakia, 50 haleru, 1922
1922
Copper-nickel coin. Obverse: rampant double-tailed lion to the left with a coat of arms on its breast. Year below the lion. Reverse: between two tied branches and ears of corn, value indication: 50. Milled edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-5934; its record gives material recorded as nic…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Daalder of Prince Maurice, from Orange
1618
Silver round coin. Obverse: bust of a man within legend. Reverse: crowned coat of arms within legend. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as NG-VG-1-609; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measurements diameter 4.3 cm x weight 31.48 g.
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Daalder, emergency coin from Alkmaar, struck during the siege
1573-09
Uniface emergency coin from the siege of Alkmaar. Obverse: castle within legend and beaded border. Reverse: blank. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as NG-VG-4-65; its record gives material recorded as tin (metal); technique casting; measurements diameter 3.2 cm x weight 23.23 g.
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Daalder, emergency coin from Deventer, produced during the siege from council silver to pay the costs of war
1672-06-21
Diamond-shaped emergency coin. Obverse: two stamps: large, circular stamp: crowned eagle; below: rectangular stamp with year. Reverse: engraved inscription in laurel wreath: "Doent vrede waer doen blonck het hier van silver en verguldt geschier het franse swaert en paps geweldt verkeert dien glans in vierkandt geldt…
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