Catalogue
Modern World Coins
Machine-struck national coinage from the nineteenth century onwards.
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Half stuiver, emergency coin from Woerden, struck during the siege
1575-09-08
Uniface, diamond-shaped, pewter emergency coin of half a stuiver from Woerden. Obverse: coat of arms between II and S. Reverse: blank. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as NG-VG-4-101; its record gives material recorded as tin (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measurements height 2.5 cm x width…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Half stuiver; emergency coin from Batavia of the Dutch East India Company (VOC)
1644
Copper emergency coin. Obverse: downward-pointing sword. Date in inscription. Reverse: monogram of the VOC, above which is the value indication 1/2 st. Plain edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-4683; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal); technique striking (metalworking);…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Half Taler from the Duchy of Bavaria of Elector Maximilian I, 1627
1627
Silver coin. Obverse: within a mandorla, the Madonna and Child. Reverse: between date, crowned coat of arms held by two lions, draped with the collar and badge of the Order of the Golden Fleece. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1152; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); tech…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Half taler, emergency coin from Münster, struck during the siege by Christoph Bernhard von Galen, to pay the mercenaries who defended the city
1660
Uniface, lozenge-shaped emergency coin. Obverse: within a circular punch: coat of arms in an ornamented cartouche beneath the date within a legend. Reverse: blank. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as NG-VG-4-340; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking (metalworking); me…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Half taler; two units, emergency coin from Frankenthal, struck during the siege by Verdugo
1623
Uniface, diamond-shaped emergency coin. Obverse: two stamps; above: cornerstone between year above letter F within circumscription; below: countermarked: numeral 2. Reverse: blank. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as NG-VG-4-262; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking (…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Half thaler or gulden from the Canton of Zurich, 1761
1761
Silver coin. Obverse: standing lion facing left, holding a sword in its right paw and a decorated coat of arms with its left. Between them, value indication: ½. Reverse: city view. Date below in decoration. Cable edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1388; its record gives material recorded…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Half three-gulden of Friesland, 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-1-2036; its record gives material recorded as…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Half-penny coin of Saint Helena
1821
Obverse: two lions, each holding a banner, jointly lifting a helmeted coat of arms above a pennant with inscription. Reverse: year within legend and laurel wreath. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as NG-VG-1-3454; its record gives material recorded as bronze (metal); technique striking (metalworking); m…
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Cleveland Museum of Art
modern coins
Halfcrown: Elizabeth I (obverse); Crowned Shield of Arms (Cleveland Museum of Art 1969.182)
1560–61
The portrait of the queen is very well executed. There are two types of this coin that feature a bust of the queen. They vary considerably, this one being less ornate than the second, 1969.184. Elizabeth I chose a Latin phrase, SCVTVM FIDEI PROTEGET EAM, translated as The Shield of Faith Shall Protect Her to appear…
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Cleveland Museum of Art
modern coins
Halfcrown: Elizabeth I (obverse); Crowned Shield of Arms (Cleveland Museum of Art 1969.184)
1592–95
This is the second type of gold halfcrown, showing the queen in ornate style. She often wore elaborate and luxuriously decorated dresses, many of them heavily bejeweled as seen here. The mint mark, visible just above the crown on the reverse, is a tun or barrel. This helps identify the date the coin was issued as th…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Halfpenny for Saint Helena of the English East India Company (EIC), 1821
1821
Copper coin. Obverse: coat of arms of the EIC, surmounted by a crest, held by two lions standing on a scroll bearing an inscription, each holding an arrow with an attached flag in their paw. Reverse: year between two tied branches. Above it, country indication, and below it, value indication: halfpenny. Plain edge.…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Halfpenny of William III, King of England
1699 - 1701
Copper coin. Obverse: bust of a man with laurel wreath facing right within circumscription. Reverse: helmeted Britannia with spear and shield within circumscription; exergue: illegible date. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as NG-VG-14-21-A; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal); techniqu…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Hamburg, 1/10 verrechnungsmark, 1923
1923
Aluminium emergency coin. Obverse: city coat of arms supported by two lions, surmounted by crest. Reverse: denomination in three lines. Date in circumscription. Plain edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1021A; its record gives material recorded as aluminum (metal); technique striking (met…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Helvetic Republic, Batzen or 10 rappen, 1799
1799
Copper coin. Obverse: between two branches, country designation in two lines, below which is the denomination indication: 10. Reverse: within a wreath, denomination indication in two lines: 1 batzen, below which is the year. Plain edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1479; its record gives…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Helvetic Republic, rappen, 1802
1802
Copper coin. Obverse: standing fasces with axe and cap of liberty between two branches. Reverse: value indication in two lines within a wreath, below which the date. Smooth edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1481; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal); technique striking (…
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Auction house “Sovereign Rarities”, via Invaluable
modern coins
Henry VIII gold Sovereign, third coinage, Tower Mint, type I, mint mark lis
1544-1547
This exceptional English gold Sovereign represents the third coinage of King Henry VIII, struck at the Tower Mint circa 1544-1547.The obverse depicts the King facing, seated on an ornate throne, wearing robes and a crown, with a rose situated below. The throne is flanked by candlesticks, and the royal title legend i…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Hesse-Kassel, Friedrich II, 1/24 Taler, 1769
1769
Silver coin. Obverse: crowned rampant lion clad in a mantle, facing left. Reverse: indication of value in three lines, below which the year. Plain edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-0678; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measurement…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Hesse-Kassel, Friedrich II, 2/3 Taler, 1767
1767
Silver coin. Obverse: portrait of the Landgrave facing right. Reverse: oval composite coat of arms held by two lions and surrounded by the Order of the Garter, below which indication of value. Year in circumscription. Floral edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-0677B; its record gives mate…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Hesse-Kassel, Landgravine Maria as regent, zehner, 1763
1767
Silver coin. Obverse: on either side of a crowned column on a pedestal two coats of arms bound together. Value designation and year in circumscription. Reverse: monogram within two tied branches. Cable edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-0677A; its record gives material recorded as silver…
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Cleveland Museum of Art
modern coins
Histamenon of Romanus III (Cleveland Museum of Art 2011.213)
1028–34
Romanus III Argyrus (968–April 11, 1034) was Byzantine emperor from November 15, 1028, until his death. He was husband of Zoe, the daughter of Constantine VII, the man Romanus was to succeed as emperor three days after wedding the daughter. He appears to have thought a lot of himself and his abilities, but in fact w…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen, Karl III, 6 kreuzer, 1840
1840
Silver coin. Obverse: crowned coat of arms. Reverse: within an oak leaf wreath, value indication in two lines, below which the year. Milled edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-0813; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measurements diame…
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Colonial Government of New South Wales
modern coins
Holey dollar and dump
1813
The holey dollar and dump are paired coins created by punching out the centre of Spanish silver dollars (eight-real pieces) to provide a local circulating medium. In the British colony of New South Wales, they constituted the first official currency struck specifically for the territory. Governor Lachlan Macquarie i…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Holland bezemstuiver, 1739
1739
Silver coin. Obverse: bundle of arrows within a wreath between mark of value. Reverse: inscription: name of the province in three lines, year below. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1590; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measurements di…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Holland coin or duit
c. 1590 - c. 1596
Both sides, struck: Maiden of Holland in the garden; around it original text "AUX NOS IN NOM DOM". The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as NG-NM-7747-3; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measurements diameter 2.4 cm.
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Holland double groot vierlander of Philip the Good, 1428-1467
1434 - 1467
Silver coin. Obverse: coat of arms of Philip the Good in field. Reverse: long cross pattée, in corners alternating fleurs-de-lis and small lions, in the center a rose. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1534; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking (metalworkin…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Holland double stuiver, 1677
1677
Silver coin. Obverse: crowned coat of arms of Holland between value designation 2 S. Reverse: inscription: province name in three lines, below it the year. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1560F; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measure…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Holland ducat, 1738
1738
Gold coin. Obverse: standing knight to the right between year. In right hand sword, in left hand bundle of arrows. Reverse: in decorated square, five-line inscription. Plain edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1588A; its record gives material recorded as gold (metal); technique striking (…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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