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Struck and cast currency issued by states, rulers and other authorities.
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Free Imperial City of Frankfurt am Main, Vereinstaler, 1859
1859
Silver coin. Obverse: portrait of a woman facing right. Reverse: crowned single-headed eagle. Indication of value: Ein Vereinsthaler in circumscription with year at the bottom. Edge lettering. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-0799A; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); techn…
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art via Wikimedia Commons
modern coins
Free imperial city thaler
16th - 18th century
A free imperial city thaler is a large silver coin struck by a self-ruling free imperial city of the Holy Roman Empire from the 16th to the 18th century. Typically measuring around 40 mm in diameter and weighing approximately 25 to 30 grams, these coins were produced under Imperial Minting Standards, such as the 156…
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Jacques-Jean Barre
modern coins
French 20 Francs Gold Coin
19th–early 20th century
The French 20 francs gold coin, colloquially called a napoleon, is a standard French circulating gold denomination first authorized under the Consulate in 1803. The coin was produced across the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries under successive regimes, spanning the Consulate, the Napoleonic Empire, restored…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
French colonies, Louis XV, 9 deniers, 1721
1721
Copper coin. Obverse: crowned monogram of Louis XV. Reverse: inscription in two lines: COLONIES FRANCOISES. Below that the date, below which is the letter H [= La Rochelle]. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-5133; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal); technique striking (metal…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
French Empire, Napoleon III, 2 centimes, 1862 A
1862
Bronze coin. Obverse: laureate head of the emperor facing left. Year at the bottom. Reverse: eagle with spread wings standing on a bundle emitting lightning bolts, facing right, below which the letter A [=Paris]. Denomination at the bottom in legend. Plain edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-M…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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French Empire, Napoleon III, 5 francs, 1867 A
1867
Silver coin. Obverse: laureate head of the emperor facing left. At the lower right, the letter A [=Paris]. Reverse: between denomination mark, crowned mantle bearing a circular coat of arms encircled by the collar of an order of chivalry with jewel, behind which are two crossed sceptres. At the bottom, the date. Rai…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
French Empire, Napoleon III, centime, 1862 A
1862
Bronze coin. Obverse: laureate head of the emperor facing left. Year at the bottom. Reverse: eagle with spread wings standing on a bundle emitting lightning bolts, facing right, below which the letter A [=Paris]. Denomination at the bottom in legend. Plain edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-M…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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French Empire, Napoleon, 20 francs, 1811 A
1811
Gold coin. Obverse: laureate bust of the emperor facing left. Reverse: within two tied laurel branches value indication in two lines. Legend: Empire Francais. Date at bottom. To the right of it letter A [=Paris]. Edge lettering. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-3332; its record gives materia…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
French Guiana (Cayenne), King Louis XVI, 2 sous, 1789
1789
Copper coin. Obverse: three fleurs-de-lis, surmounted by a crown. Reverse: value indication: 2 sous in two lines, below which the year. Below that, letter A [=Paris]. Smooth edge. So-called Cayenne-stuiver. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-5303; its record gives material recorded as copper (…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
French Indo-China, 10 centimes, 1901
1901
Silver coin. Obverse: woman with a halo of rays around her head in a seat facing left, holding a bundle of arrows in her right hand. To her left, branches, and to her right, an anchor. In the exergue, the date. Reverse: between two tied branches, value designation in two lines: 10 cent., below which the letter A [=P…
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Windrain
modern coins
French Indochina 1 Piastre
1885-1928
The French Indochina 1 piastre, or piastre de commerce, is a large silver trade coin introduced by French colonial authorities. It was established in 1885 across the territories of French Indochina—encompassing Cochinchina, Cambodia, Annam, and Tonkin—in order to improve monetary stability. Struck to compete with ot…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
French Indochina, centime, 1892
1892
Bronze coin. Obverse: woman with halo of rays around her head seated on a chair facing left, holding a bundle of arrows in her right hand. To her left branches and to the right an anchor. In the exergue, the letter A [= Paris]. Date in lower circumscription. Reverse: between value designation: 1 C in a rectangle fou…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
French Protectorate of Morocco, Empire Chérifien, franc, 1921-1924
1921 - 1924
Nickel coin. Obverse: five-pointed star, containing and surrounded by ornamentation. Reverse: within an octagon composed of two rectangles, value indication: 1 franc. Milled edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-5979; its record gives material recorded as nickel (metal); technique striking…
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The Jewish Museum of Greece via Europeana
modern coins
French Royal Coin
1659
This object is a French royal coin dated to 1659, currently held in the collection of The Jewish Museum of Greece. Struck in a metallic, silver-toned material, the coin has a circular form and features a small circular hole pierced near its upper margin. The coin displays relief designs on both faces encircled by b…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Friesland, duit, 1702
1702
Copper coin. Obverse: crowned coat of arms of Friesland with upward-diverging leaf decoration. Reverse: mintmark between garlands, below which an inscription in one line, below which date. Below that, a rosette between two garlands. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-2038; its record gives mat…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Friesland, half stuiver or Frisian butken
1590 - 1610
Billon coin. Obverse: crowned coat of arms of Friesland between value indication F B. Reverse: long double-lined ornate cross with a small lion in the centre and the letters B, F, B and F in the angles. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-2009; its record gives material recorded as silver (meta…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Friesland, stuiver, 1581
1581
Silver coin. Obverse: crowned coat of arms of Friesland between value designation. Year in legend. Reverse: on a quatrefoil, long decorated cross with in the center a coat of arms with little lion. Mint place designation in legend. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-2005; its record gives mate…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Friesland, two gulden, 1696
1696
Silver coin. Obverse: crowned Generality coat of arms between value designation. Reverse: standing Dutch Maiden with spear in right hand bearing cap, resting left hand on an altar on which a Bible. In exergue, year. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-2036A; its record gives material recorded a…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Frisian double stuiver, 1664
1664
Silver coin. Obverse: rampant lion facing left between value indication 2 S, bundle of arrows in left claw, sword in right claw. Reverse: inscription in two lines below mint mark. Below that, the date. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-2028; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Frisian sceatta
601 - 699
Silver coin. Obverse: so-called porcupine. Reverse: so-called standard: square containing illegible letters. Around the square, likewise illegible letters. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-2004A; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measure…
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Unknown, purportedly Benjamin Franklin. via Wikimedia Commons
modern coins
Fugio cent
1787
The Fugio cent, also known as the Franklin cent, is a copper coin dated 1787 and recognised as the first official circulating coinage of the United States. Authorised on 21 April 1787 by the Congress of the Confederation, the piece was produced in copper with a weight of 0.36 ounces (10 grams). It is generally regar…
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Photograph: Bernhard Weisser; Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities); specimen held by ikmk.smb.museum
ancient coins
Gambrion, bronze coin — Butting bull (CN type 19754)
c. 350–300 BC
Coin in bronze struck at Gambrion in Mysia, 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 19754 (period: Classical/Hellenistic Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Laureate head of Apollo, left. Reverse: Bu…
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Photograph: Bernhard Weisser; Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities); specimen held by ikmk.smb.museum
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Gambrion, bronze coin — Butting bull (CN type 19755)
c. 350–300 BC
Coin in bronze struck at Gambrion in Mysia, 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 19755 (period: Classical/Hellenistic Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Laureate head of Apollo, right. Reverse: B…
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Photograph: Bernhard Weisser; Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities); specimen held by ikmk.smb.museum
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Gambrion, bronze coin — Butting bull (CN type 19756)
c. 350–300 BC
Coin in bronze struck at Gambrion in Mysia, 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 19756 (period: Classical/Hellenistic Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Laureate head of Apollo, right. Reverse: B…
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Photograph: Bernhard Weisser; Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities); specimen held by ikmk.smb.museum
ancient coins
Gambrion, bronze coin — Forepart of butting bull (CN type 19746)
first half of the 4th century BC
Coin in bronze struck at Gambrion in Mysia, dated first half of the 4th century BC. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 19746 (period: Classical Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Laureate head of Apollo, left. Reve…
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Photograph: Bernhard Weisser; Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities); specimen held by ikmk.smb.museum
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Gambrion, bronze coin — Gorgoneion (CN type 19748)
first half of the 4th century BC
Coin in bronze struck at Gambrion in Mysia, dated first half of the 4th century BC. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 19748 (period: Classical Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Laureate head of Apollo, left. Reve…
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Photograph: BBAW; Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities)
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Gambrion, bronze coin — Star with twelve rays (CN type 12606)
c. 350–300 BC
Coin in bronze struck at Gambrion in Mysia, 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 12606 (period: Classical/Hellenistic Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Laureate head of Apollo, right. Reverse: S…
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Photograph: Dirk Sonnenwald; Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities); specimen held by ikmk.smb.museum
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Gambrion, Gorgion, bronze coin — Forepart of butting bull (CN type 20560)
first half of the 4th century BC
Coin in bronze struck at Gambrion in Mysia under Gorgion, dated first half of the 4th century BC. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 20560 (period: Classical Period; issuing authority type: ruler). Obverse: Laureate head of Apo…
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Photograph: Roma Numismatics; Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities)
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Gambrion, Gorgion, drachm — Forepart of butting bull (CN type 20554)
first half of the 4th century BC
Drachm in silver struck at Gambrion in Mysia under Gorgion, dated first half of the 4th century BC. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 20554 (period: Classical Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Laureate head of Ap…
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Photograph: Classical Numismatic Group; Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities)
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Gambrion, Gorgion, hemidrachm — Forepart of butting bull (CN type 19744)
first half of the 4th century BC
Hemidrachm in silver struck at Gambrion in Mysia under Gorgion, dated first half of the 4th century BC. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 19744 (period: Classical Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Laureate head o…
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Photograph: Corpus Nummorum; Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities)
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Gambrion, silver coin — Forepart of butting bull (CN type 20553)
c. 400 BC
Coin in silver struck at Gambrion in Mysia, dated c. 400 BC. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 20553 (period: Classical Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Laureate head of Apollo, right. Reverse: Forepart of butti…
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Photograph: Münzkabinett Berlin; Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities); specimen held by ikmk.smb.museum
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Gargara, bronze coin — Eagle standing right on thunderbolt (CN type 12183)
1st century BC
Coin in bronze struck at Gargara in Troas, dated 1st century BC. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 12183 (period: Hellenistic Period/Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Laureate head of Apollo, right…
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Photograph: Münzkabinett Berlin; Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities); specimen held by ikmk.smb.museum
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Gargara, bronze coin — Horse standing right (CN type 12182)
c. 133–50 BC
Coin in bronze struck at Gargara in Troas, dated c. 133–50 BC. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 12182 (period: Hellenistic Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Head of Hermes, right, wearing petasus; caduceus behin…
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Photograph: H.I.; Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities)
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Gargara, bronze coin — Telesphorus standing facing (CN type 12190)
c. 1st–2nd century AD
Coin in bronze struck at Gargara in Troas, dated c. 1st–2nd century AD. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 12190 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Draped bust of Athena to right, with helme…
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Photograph: BBAW; Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities)
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Gargara, Caracalla, bronze coin — Bull charging right (CN type 12202)
AD 198–211
Coin in bronze struck at Gargara in Troas under Caracalla, dated AD 198–211. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 12202 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Laureate bust of youthful Caracalla,…
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Photograph: Münzkabinett Gotha; Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities)
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Gargara, coin coin — Bull charging right (CN type 12185)
c. 133–50 BC
Coin struck at Gargara in Troas, dated c. 133–50 BC. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 12185 (period: Hellenistic Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Laureate head of Zeus, right. Reverse: Bull charging right. Lege…
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Photograph: Corpus Nummorum; Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities); specimen held by gallica.bnf.fr
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Gargara, Commodus, bronze coin — Asclepius standing facing (CN type 12196)
AD 180–192
Coin in bronze struck at Gargara in Troas under Commodus, dated AD 180–192. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 12196 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Laureate head of Commodus, right, wear…
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Photograph: Corpus Nummorum; Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities); specimen held by gallica.bnf.fr
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Gargara, Commodus, bronze coin — Bull charging right (CN type 12195)
AD 180–192
Coin in bronze struck at Gargara in Troas under Commodus, dated AD 180–192. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 12195 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Laureate head of Commodus, right, wear…
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Photograph: Münzkabinett Berlin; Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities); specimen held by ikmk.smb.museum
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Gargara, Commodus, bronze coin — Cybele enthroned left (CN type 12356)
AD 180–192
Coin in bronze struck at Gargara in Troas under Commodus, dated AD 180–192. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 12356 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Laureate bust of bearded Commodus, rig…
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Photograph: Corpus Nummorum; Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities); specimen held by gallica.bnf.fr
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Gargara, Commodus, bronze coin — Emperor in military attire riding right on horseback (CN type 12194)
AD 180–192
Coin in bronze struck at Gargara in Troas under Commodus, dated AD 180–192. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 12194 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Laureate head of Commodus, right, wear…
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Photograph: Corpus Nummorum; Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities); specimen held by gallica.bnf.fr
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Gargara, Commodus, bronze coin — Veiled Demeter standing facing (CN type 12200)
AD 180–192
Coin in bronze struck at Gargara in Troas under Commodus, dated AD 180–192. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 12200 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Laureate bust of bearded Commodus, rig…
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Photograph: BBAW; Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities)
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Gargara, Septimius Severus, bronze coin — Demeter and Homonoia (CN type 12201)
AD 193–211
Coin in bronze struck at Gargara in Troas under Septimius Severus, dated AD 193–211. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 12201 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Laureate bust of Septimius Se…
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Photograph: Corpus Nummorum; Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities); specimen held by gallica.bnf.fr
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Gargara, Trajan, bronze coin — Cybele enthroned left (CN type 12193)
AD 98–117
Coin in bronze struck at Gargara in Troas 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 12193 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Laureate head of Trajan, right. Legend: […
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Photograph: Bernhard Weisser; Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities); specimen held by ikmk.smb.museum
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Gargara, Vespasian, bronze coin — Cybele enthroned left (CN type 12192)
c. AD 69–79
Coin in bronze struck at Gargara in Troas under Vespasian, dated c. AD 69–79. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 12192 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Laureate head of Vespasian, right. L…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Gazzetta from Armata and Morea under Venetian rule, 1700-1718
1700 - 1718
Copper coin. Obverse: head of Saint Mark surrounded by two spread wings. In exergue, value indication: I. Reverse: in three lines, indication of Armata and Morea (Morea lost to Venice in 1718). Smooth edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-3567; its record gives material recorded as copper (…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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Gelderland double stuiver, 1789
1789
Silver coin. Obverse: crowned Generality coat of arms between value designation. Reverse: inscription in two lines. Year below. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-2133; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measurements diameter 1.9 cm x weigh…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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Gelderland ducat, 1595
1595
Gold coin. Obverse: standing knight facing right with sword in right hand and bundle of arrows in left hand. Reverse: inscription within decorated square. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-2092A; its record gives material recorded as gold (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measuremen…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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Gelderland duit, 1763
1763
Copper coin. Obverse: within opulent rococo decoration, D/GEL/RIAE in three lines, below it the year and mint master's mark. Reverse: crowned coat of arms of Gelderland. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-2118; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal); technique striking (metalwork…
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