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Struck and cast currency issued by states, rulers and other authorities.
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Holland duit
1590 - 1598
Copper coin. Obverse: within a laurel wreath, the three-line inscription HOL/LAN/DIA. Reverse: the Maid of Holland with raised right arm, seated in an enclosed garden. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1555; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal); technique striking (metalworkin…
Partial type record
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Holland duit, 1715, with engraving
1715
Copper coin. Obverse: waterfowl in water. Reverse: inscription: province name in three lines, below which the date. The original obverse has been replaced by an engraved type. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1573; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal); technique engraving; me…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Holland duit, 1745. Strike in silver
1745
Silver coin. Obverse: standing lion with cap of liberty on a spear within an enclosure. Reverse: inscription: name of the province in three lines, year below. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1596; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measu…
Partial type record
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Holland gold shield of John of Bavaria, 1418-1425
1422 - 1425
Obverse: within a polylobe, crowned count on a throne, in right hand a sword, left hand resting on the coat of arms of Bavaria-Holland. Reverse: within a quadrilobe, a short ornate cross. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1533A; its record gives material recorded as gold (metal); technique st…
Partial type record
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Holland gouden rijder, 1750
1750
Gold coin. Obverse: knight on horseback with sword in right hand facing right, beneath him decorated crowned coat of arms of Holland. Reverse: crowned Generality coat of arms between value designation. Year above crown. Cable edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1600; its record gives mate…
Partial type record
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Holland groat of Charles V, 1506-1555
1506 - 1520
Silver coin. Obverse: beneath a crown, coat of arms of Austria-Burgundy in field. Reverse: long decorated cross, in angles alternating small lions and lilies. Circumscription in Gothic letters. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1543A; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); tech…
Partial type record
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Holland groat of Philip II, 1555–1598
1555 - 1580
Silver coin. Obverse: short decorated cross, in corners alternating lion and letter P. Reverse: coat of arms of Philip II in field. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1545; its record gives technique striking (metalworking); measurements diameter 2.3 cm x weight 1.2 g.
Partial type record
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Holland groot of Albrecht of Bavaria, 1389-1404
1391 - 1392
Silver coin. Obverse: within a trefoil with cusps, quartered coat of arms of Bavaria-Holland. Reverse: medium-long cross patée. Double legend. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1530; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measurements diameter…
Partial type record
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Holland gros of John of Bavaria, 1418-1425
1421 - 1422
Silver coin. Obverse: walking lion to the left. In exergue HOLD. Reverse: long cross with feet, in angles alternately Bavarian escutcheon and helmet. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1533; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measurements d…
Partial type record
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Holland gulden, 1793
1793
Silver coin. Obverse: crowned Generality coat of arms between value indication. Reverse: standing Dutch Maiden with spear in right hand, bearing hat, and resting left hand on altar, on which Bible. In exergue, date. Cable edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1619A; its record gives materia…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Holland half groot of Mary of Burgundy, 1478-1482
1478 - 1482
Silver coin. Obverse: rectangular letter M. Reverse: short floriated cross. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1537; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measurements diameter 1.7 cm x weight 0.96 g.
Partial type record
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Holland half gulden, 1751
1751
Silver coin. Obverse: crowned Generality coat of arms between value designation X St. Year above crown. Reverse: standing Dutch Maiden with spear in right hand bearing cap and resting left hand on altar on which a Bible. Without cable edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1601; its record g…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Holland Leeuwendaalder, 1576
1576
Silver coin. Obverse: knight with helmet with plume looking to the right with coat of arms of Holland before him. Year around coat of arms at the bottom. Reverse: lion rampant facing left. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1551A; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Holland Leicesterstoter, 1587
1587
Silver coin. Obverse: laureate bust facing right. Reverse: bundle of arrows within decoration. Date in legend. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as NG-VG-1-461; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measurements diameter 2.5 cm x weight 3.24 g.
Partial type record
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Holland lion groot of William V, 1345-1389
1354 - 1361
Silver coin. Obverse: rampant lion to the left within a legend and a decorative border of 12 escutcheons, one of which contains a small lion. Reverse: half-long cross patée. Double legend. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1526; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique…
Partial type record
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Holland one-tenth Philipsdaalder of Philip II, 1572
1572
Silver coin. Obverse: armored bust of Philip II facing right. Reverse: under a crown, crossed knotty ragged staffs, in the center a firesteel with sparks. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1544A; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measurem…
Partial type record
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Holland oord in the name of Philip II, 1576
1576
Copper coin. Obverse: crowned coat of arms of Holland on a cross of ragged staves. Name of Philip II and year in legend. Reverse: Dutch Maiden with raised right arm, seated in an enclosed garden. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1551; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal); tec…
Partial type record
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Holland provincial guilder, 1682
1682
Obverse: crowned coat of arms of Holland. Date above crown. Reverse: standing Dutch Maiden with spear in right hand, surmounted by cap, and resting left hand on altar, on which is a Bible. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1561B; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique…
Partial type record
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Holland provincial half gulden, 1682
1682
Silver coin. Obverse: crowned coat of arms of Holland. Year above crown. Reverse: standing Dutch Maiden with spear in right hand bearing cap and resting left hand on altar on which a Bible. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1561D; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); techniqu…
Partial type record
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Holland Provincial Quarter Guilder, 1692
1692
Silver coin. Obverse: crowned coat of arms of Holland between value indication 5 S. Above crown, the date. Reverse: standing Dutch Maiden with a spear in her right hand, on which is a hat, and resting her left hand on an altar, on which lies a Bible. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1562A; i…
Partial type record
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Holland provincial three gulden, 1682
1682
Silver coin. Obverse: crowned coat of arms of Holland between value designation. Year above crown. Reverse: standing Dutch Maiden with spear in right hand bearing cap and resting left hand on altar on which a Bible. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1560C; its record gives material recorded a…
Partial type record
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Holland provincial two gulden, 1682
1682
Silver coin. Obverse: crowned coat of arms of Holland between value designation. Year above crown. Reverse: standing Dutch Maiden with spear in right hand bearing cap and resting left hand on altar on which a Bible. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1560D; its record gives material recorded a…
Partial type record
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Holland quarter guilder, 1759
1759
Silver coin. Obverse: crowned coat of arms of the Generality between the date. Date above the crown. Reverse: standing Dutch Maiden with spear in right hand, topped by a cap, and resting left hand on altar, on which is a Bible. So-called mint master's medal. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-…
Partial type record
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Holland ship schelling, 1736
1736
Obverse: crowned coat of arms of Holland between value indication 6 S. Date above crown. Reverse: warship, sailing to the right. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1578C; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measurements diameter 2.7 cm x wei…
Partial type record
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Holland silver ducat, 1673
1673
Silver coin. Obverse: standing armoured knight to the right with a sword in the right hand and crowned coat of arms of Holland on a ribbon in the left hand. Reverse: crowned Generality coat of arms between year. In legend above crown, small coat of arms of the mint town Dordrecht. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds t…
Partial type record
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Holland silver rider, 1672
1672
Obverse: knight on horseback facing right with a sword in his right hand. Below the horse, the crowned coat of arms of Holland. Reverse: coat of arms of the Generality supported by two crowned lions. Below, in a cartouche, the coat of arms of Amsterdam. Above the crown in circumscription, the date. The Rijksmuseum,…
Partial type record
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Holland stuiver of Charles V, 1506-1555
1521 - 1529
Silver coin. Obverse: long decorated cross on a quatrefoil, in the center the crowned coat of arms of the Holy Roman Empire. Reverse: between two crossed knotty staffs, crowned coat of arms of Austria-Burgundy. Initial mark: rosette. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1543F; its record gives m…
Partial type record
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Holland stuiver, 1499, of Charles V, 1506–1555
1506 - 1520
Silver coin. Obverse: crowned coat of arms of Austria-Burgundy. Reverse: on a quatrefoil, long decorated cross with a rose in the centre. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1541; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measurements diameter 2.8…
Partial type record
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Holland vuurijzer of Mary of Burgundy, 1481
1481
Silver coin. Obverse: seated lion facing left, before it coat of arms of Mary. In the field a small flower. Reverse: short floriate cross, a rose in the centre. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1536A; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking (metalworking); me…
Partial type record
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Holland wapenstuiver, 1733
1733
Silver coin. Obverse: crowned coat of arms of Holland between value indication. Reverse: inscription: province name in three lines, below which is the year. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1586A; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measur…
Partial type record
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Holland, Charles V, stuiver
1535 - 1544
Silver coin. Obverse: on a quatrefoil, long decorated cross with crowned coat of arms of the Holy Roman Empire in the centre. Reverse: between two crossed ragged staffs, crowned coat of arms of Austria-Burgundy. Initial mark little rose and inscription in Latin letters. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object…
Partial type record
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Holland, provincial half gulden, 1681
1681
Silver coin. Obverse: crowned coat of arms of Holland between value designation 10 S. Year above crown. Reverse: standing Dutch Maiden with spear in right hand bearing cap and resting left hand on altar on which a Bible. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1560E; its record gives material recor…
Partial type record
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Holland, silver rider, 1673
1673
Silver coin. Obverse: horseman with sword to the right. Below, crowned coat of arms of Holland. Reverse: crowned Generality coat of arms supported by two lions. Below, cartouche containing the year. At the end of the legend at the top, small coat of arms of the mint town: Dordrecht. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds…
Partial type record
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Holzappel silver mine (Holzappeler Ausbeute), from Anhalt-Bernburg-Schaumburg-Hoym, in the name of Charles Louis
1774
Silver coin. Obverse: view of silver mine illuminated by the sun within legend. Reverse: inscription within legend. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as NG-VG-1-2768-A; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measurements diameter 3.3 cm x weight 11.6 g.
Partial type record
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Hong Kong, Queen Victoria, 5 cents, 1894
1894
Silver coin. Obverse: head of the queen with diadem facing left. Below it, the letter H [= Heaton mint in Birmingham]. Reverse: in the circumscription value designation: 5 cents with the date to the right of it. Milled rim. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-4094G; its record gives material re…
Partial type record
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Hong Kong, Queen Victoria, mil or wen, 1863
1863
Bronze coin. Obverse: around a round central aperture four Chinese characters arranged crosswise, below which a horizontal line [=one]. Reverse: around a central aperture the year. At the bottom the indication of value: "one mil", above which the letters "VR" [=Victoria Regina]. Smooth edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterd…
Partial type record
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Huissen, duit
1609 - 1626
Copper coin. Obverse: crowned coat of arms of the possessing princes. Reverse: within two half laurel wreaths, inscription in three lines. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-2147; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measurements diameter 2.3…
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modern coins
Hungarian pengo coinage
1926-1946
Hungarian pengő coinage comprises the metallic currency issued in Hungary between 1926 and 1945, denominated in pengő (P) and its hundredth subunit, the fillér (f.). Introduced to replace the inflationary Hungarian korona, the initial 1926 series featured bronze 1 and 2 fillér, cupro-nickel 10, 20, and 50 fillér, an…
Partial type record
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Hungary, Emperor Charles VI, ½ taler, 1716
1716
Silver coin. Obverse: bust of the ruler facing right with chivalric order and jewel on the breast. Reverse: crowned double-headed eagle with coat of arms encircled by chivalric order on its chest, holding sword and sceptre in its talons. On either side of the talons the letters K and B [= Kremnitz]. Year at the end…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Hungary, Ferdinand III, ducat, 1650
1650
Gold coin. Obverse: between the letters K and B [= Kremnitz], the crowned ruler, standing, holding an orb in his left hand and a sceptre in his right hand. Reverse: within a halo of rays, the Madonna and Child, below which a coat of arms. Date at the end of the legend. Small, later pierced hole in flan. The Rijksmus…
Partial type record
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Iceland, Christian X, 2 Krónur, 1940
1940
Aluminium-bronze coin. Obverse: crowned coat of arms between the king's name designation, above which is the date. Reverse: denomination between decoration. Country designation at top in legend. Milled edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-5809; its record gives material recorded as bronze…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Ichi bu gin = silver ichi bu of the Empire of Japan, from the Tenpō era
1837
Silver rectangular coin. Obverse: within a rectangle four characters arranged above and next to each other. Decoration above. Reverse: within a rectangle eight characters arranged above and next to each other, including value designation, between which value designation: ichi = one, indicated by a horizontal stroke…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Ichi bu kin = gold ichi bu of the Empire of Japan of Emperor Nin kau from the Tenpo era
1830 - 1843
Gold rectangular coin. Obverse: two floral motifs facing each other, between which value indication: ichi = one, indicated by a horizontal line on the right, and on the left the character for bu. Reverse: characters placed one below the other within rectangle, with the character for the Tenpo era at upper right. The…
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Photograph: Corpus Nummorum; Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities); specimen held by gallica.bnf.fr
ancient coins
Ilion, Caracalla, dupondius — Hector in armour striding right (CN type 20281)
AD 198–210
Dupondius in bronze struck at Ilion in Troas under Caracalla, dated AD 198–210. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 20281 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Laureate bust of youthful Caracall…
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Photograph: Corpus Nummorum; Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities)
ancient coins
Ilion, Caracalla, dupondius — To left (CN type 22834)
AD 198–210
Dupondius in bronze struck at Ilion in Troas under Caracalla, dated AD 198–210. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 22834 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Laureate bust of youthful Caracall…
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Photograph: Corpus Nummorum; Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities)
ancient coins
Ilion, Commodus, dupondius — Cult image of Athena Ilias on a pedestal (CN type 20345)
AD 174–180
Dupondius in bronze struck at Ilion in Troas under Commodus, dated AD 174–180. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 20345 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Bare-headed and draped bust of Comm…
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Photograph: Landesmuseum Württemberg, Münzkabinett; Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities)
ancient coins
Ilion, Commodus, sestertius — Armoured Hector standing in a quadriga (CN type 20350)
c. AD 180–182
Sestertius in bronze struck at Ilion in Troas under Commodus, dated c. AD 180–182. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 20350 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Laureate bust of bearded Commod…
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Photograph: Corpus Nummorum; Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities); specimen held by gallica.bnf.fr
ancient coins
Ilion, Crispina, dupondius — Nude Dardanus enthroned (CN type 20331)
AD 180–187
Dupondius in bronze struck at Ilion in Troas under Crispina, dated AD 180–187. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 20331 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Draped bust of Crispina, right. Bor…
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