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Modern World Coins
Machine-struck national coinage from the nineteenth century onwards.
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Malacca, Pulu Penang, cent, (1810–1828)
1810 - 1828
Copper coin. Obverse: coat of arms of the EIC supported by two lions standing on a scroll containing an inscription, each holding an arrow with a flag in its paw, surmounted by a crest. Illegible date at the bottom. Reverse: within a wreath of leaves, a one-line inscription in Malay in Arabic characters: pulu penang…
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![Malacca, Terengganu, kepeng, 1251 [=1835]](/__l5e/assets-v1/4b74a66e-9a35-4eaa-96d9-2827f2bf6462/rk-kog-mp-1-4069-malakka-trengganu-kepeng-1251-1835.jpg)
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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Malacca, Terengganu, kepeng, 1251 [=1835]
1835 - 1836
Copper private token. Obverse: in one line value designation sat kepeng in Arabic characters, above which is 1/1. At the bottom the year: 1251. Reverse: in two lines country designation Negri Trengganu in Arabic characters. Plain edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-4069; its record gives…
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Tauler & Fau Subastas Auction 173 (via NumisBids)
modern coins
Malaysian ringgit coinage
from 1967
Malaysian ringgit coinage comprises the decimal currency pieces issued by the Central Bank of Malaysia. The currency was established on 12 June 1967 to replace the Malaya and British Borneo dollar at par, initially bearing the official title of the Malaysian dollar and cents in English alongside ringgit and sen in M…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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Malta, Grand Master Emanuele di Rohan, cinquina of 5 grani, 1780
1780
Copper coin. Obverse: crowned coat of arms on the breast of an eagle [?]. Reverse: two clasped hands, above which is the year and below which is the value indication V [grani]. Plain edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-2946; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal); technique…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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Maluka (Borneo), Alexander Hare, duit, 1813
1813
Copper coin. Obverse: inside a coat of arms, a two-line Malay inscription in Arabic characters. Reverse: inside a small coat of arms, the date: 1813, below which is the year 1228 in the Islamic calendar and in Arabic numerals. Plain edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-4842; its record giv…
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![Mameita-gin [= silver bean] of 1 bu of the Empire of Japan, from the 17th, 18th and 19th century up to 1865](/__l5e/assets-v1/c063e51f-60e2-421e-a02b-04c8b9c96d35/rk-kog-mp-1-4327-mametita-gin-zilveren-boontje-van-1-bu-van-he.jpg)
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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Mameita-gin [= silver bean] of 1 bu of the Empire of Japan, from the 17th, 18th and 19th century up to 1865
1600 - 1836
Silver oblong coin. Obverse: part of a formal inscription with era designation: Or: "God of Abundance symbol with era designation on his belly. Reverse: smooth. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-4327; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking (metalworking); mea…
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![Mametita-gin [=silver bean] of 2 bu of the Empire of Japan, from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries until 1865](/__l5e/assets-v1/dacf3225-e317-4d4a-a91d-212962edb6ec/rk-kog-mp-1-4326-mametita-gin-zilveren-boontje-van-2-bu-van-he.jpg)
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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Mametita-gin [=silver bean] of 2 bu of the Empire of Japan, from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries until 1865
1600 - 1865
Silver oblong coin. Obverse: part of a formal inscription with era designation: Or: "God of Abundance" symbol with era designation on its belly. Reverse: Japanese characters. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-4326; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking (meta…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Margaretha van Brederode, Abbess of Thorn, daalder of 30 stuivers, 1561
1561
Silver coin. Obverse: under crest between date coat of arms. Reverse: single-headed eagle. In circumscription value indication TRGINTA STVFERORVM. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-2175A; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measurements dia…
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Auction house “Boisseau-Pomez - IVOIRE Troyes”, via Invaluable
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Maria Theresa silver Thaler, dated 1780
1780
This collectible object is a silver Thaler coin featuring the portrait of Empress Maria Theresa of Austria. The coin is dated 1780. The obverse depicts the profile of the Empress facing right, accompanied by the inscription "M. THER. D. G. R. IMP. HU. BO. REG." and the initials "S.F." at the bottom, which refer to t…
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CNG via Wikimedia Commons
modern coins
Maria Theresa Thaler
1741 onwards; restruck with the 1780 date
The Maria Theresa thaler is a large silver bullion and trade coin of the Habsburg monarchy, first produced in 1741. Named after Maria Theresa, who ruled Austria, Hungary, Croatia, and Bohemia from 1740 to 1780 and is portrayed upon it, the piece was established as a standard Conventionsthaler following monetary refo…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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Mariengroschen from the Duchy of Cleves of Albrecht Friedrich and Philipp Ludwig, 1646
1646
Silver coin. Obverse: composite coat of arms. Reverse: indication of value in three lines. Year in circumscription at the top. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-0407; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measurements diameter 1.9 cm x weight…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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Mark from the German Empire, 1905
1876
Silver coin. Obverse: crowned single-headed eagle facing left with, on its chest, a composite coat of arms encircled by an order collar with jewel. Below, two letters E. Reverse: value indication in two lines within two tied oak branches. Year at the bottom. Milled edge. Struck in Muldenhütte. The Rijksmuseum, Amste…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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Mark, emergency coin of Frederick II, King of Denmark, in the Seven Years' War against Sweden
1564
Almost diamond-shaped emergency coin, missing its right corner. Obverse: inscription in a circle. Reverse: letter F in a crowned cartouche. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as NG-VG-4-22; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measurements height 2.9 cm…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Mas of Sultana Inayat Shah of Aceh, Sumatra
1678 - 1688
Gold coin. Obverse: three-line inscription in Arabic characters. Reverse: three-line inscription in Arabic characters. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-4360B; its record gives material recorded as gold (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measurements diameter 1.3 cm x weight 0.58 g.
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National Museum Liverpool, Janny Baxter, 2010-01-28 18:19:45 via Wikimedia Commons
modern coins
Massachusetts silver coinage
1652 onwards
Massachusetts silver coinage comprises silver denominations of three pence, six pence, and one shilling struck in the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Authorised under colonial legislation passed in 1652, the coins were produced by moneyers John Hull and Robert Sanderson at the Hull Mint. Struck to supplement sterling and…
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Jerry "Woody" from Edmonton, Canada
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Maundy money set
Continuing ceremonial issue
A Maundy money set comprises small silver coins struck in four distinct denominations: one penny, two pence, three pence, and four pence. Legally designated as the King's Maundy money, these ceremonial pieces are distributed by the British sovereign or a royal representative during the Royal Maundy service, held ann…
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![Mauritius, 25 sous, [1822]](/__l5e/assets-v1/54dc3274-f8d8-4551-b70e-9f4cdcdf7b17/rk-kog-mp-1-5141-mauritius-25-sous-1822.jpg)
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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Mauritius, 25 sous, [1822]
1822
Silver coin. Obverse: within a circle, inscription in French in three lines. Reverse: within a circle, denomination indication in French in three lines: pour 25 sous. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-5141; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking (metalworking…
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![Mauritius, 50 sous, [1822]](/__l5e/assets-v1/2a2b7377-a06f-4868-8422-f191942f229f/rk-kog-mp-1-5140-mauritius-50-sous-1822.jpg)
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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Mauritius, 50 sous, [1822]
1822
Silver coin. Obverse: trees within a circle. French inscription: GOUV. DE MAURICE ET DEP. Reverse: value indication in French within a circle in three lines: pour 50 sous. Inscription in French. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-5140; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); tech…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Mauritius, King George IV, 1/16 dollar, 1820
1820
Silver coin. Obverse: decorated composite coat of arms. Reverse: between denomination indications IV [for: 1/4] and IV an anchor with rope, topped by a crown. Below that the date. Milled edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-5139; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); techni…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Maximilian I, German Emperor
1487
Silver coin. Obverse: portrait of a man with crown, sword, and globus cruciger within a legend. Reverse: monogram of Maximilian I within a legend. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as NG-VG-1-40; its record gives material recorded as gilding (material), silver (metal); technique striking (metalworking),…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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Maximilian II Emanuel, Elector of Bavaria
1713
Obverse: bust of a man within an inscription. Reverse: crowned coat of arms surrounded by the Golden Fleece within an inscription. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as NG-VG-1-2076; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measurements diameter 3.9 cm x wei…
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Casa de Moneda de México
modern coins
Mexican peso, caballito type
1910-1914
The Mexican peso, caballito type, also known as the Caballito peso, is a Mexican silver coin issued from 1910 to 1914. Struck during the era preceding the 1918 reduction in the weight and fineness of Mexican silver coinage, the coin functioned within a system established after Mexico defined the peso in 1905 as 0.7…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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Mil or wen from Hong Kong of Queen Victoria, 1863
1863
Bronze coin. Obverse: around a circular central cutout four Chinese characters arranged crosswise, including a horizontal stroke [=one] on the right. Reverse: date around the central cutout. Below, value indication: one mil, surmounted by the letters VR [=Victoria Regina]. Plain edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, hol…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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Milan, Emperor Charles VI as Duke, quattrino, 1736
1736
Square copper coin. Obverse: laureate portrait of Charles VI facing right. Reverse: crown between links of a chain, below which is the place designation in two lines. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-3162; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal); technique striking (metalworking…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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Milan, testone, Duke Ludovico Maria Sforza, 1494-1500
1494 - 1500
Silver coin. Obverse: portrait of the duke facing right. Reverse: decorated crowned composite coat of arms. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-3159A; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measurements diameter 2.8 cm x weight 9.6 g.
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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Minden, Westphalia, emergency coin of 8 Mariengroschen, 1634
1634
Silver square emergency coin. Obverse: inscription in two lines: MINDA OBSESSA, below which is the year. Reverse: value indication in two lines with countermark of city arms: two crossed keys. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1284; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); techni…
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![Mohar from Nepal of Bhaskara Malla of Kathmandu, 823 [= 1702]](/__l5e/assets-v1/0d6a919e-ff49-4809-b72b-8f82d5cba13d/rk-kog-mp-1-4149-mohar-uit-nepal-van-bhaskara-malla-van-katman.jpg)
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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Mohar from Nepal of Bhaskara Malla of Kathmandu, 823 [= 1702]
1702
Silver coin. Obverse: within a circle a trishula, surrounded by seven characters in Nagari script meaning: sri sri jaya Bhaskara. Around the circle an ornamented border containing eight separated compartments with Buddhist symbols. Reverse: within a circle a stupa, surrounded on two lines by four characters in Nagar…
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![Mohar from Nepal of Girvan Yuddha Vikrama of the Gurkha dynasty, 1720 [= 1799]](/__l5e/assets-v1/429b7b02-7c4e-4d76-a9ac-843d7e7a2efa/rk-kog-mp-1-4159-mohar-uit-nepal-van-girvan-yuddha-vikrama-uit.jpg)
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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Mohar from Nepal of Girvan Yuddha Vikrama of the Gurkha dynasty, 1720 [= 1799]
1799
Silver coin. Obverse: within a square inside a circle, a trident, around which are twelve characters in Nagari script meaning: Girvan Yuddha Vikrama saha deva. Around the square, a kind of polyfoil with ornaments. In the upper two ornaments, three identical characters in Nagari script meaning: sri, sri, and once mor…
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Cleveland Museum of Art
modern coins
Mouton d'Or of King Jean le Bon of France, 1350-1364 (Cleveland Museum of Art 1964.372)
1350–1364
Because this gold coin represents the Paschal Lamb, a symbol of Christ, on one of its faces, it is known as a "Golden Sheep"--Mouton d'Or in French. Cleveland Museum of Art object 1964.372: Mouton d'Or of King Jean le Bon of France, 1350-1364, 1350–1364. France, Gothic period, 14th century. Gold; diameter: 3.1 cm (1…
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Auction house “The Coin Cabinet”, via Invaluable
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Mughal Empire Silver Rupee of Emperor Akbar, Ahmadabad Mint
1586-1605
This silver rupee dates from the reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar (1556-1605), specifically minted between 1586 and 1605 during the Ilahi era. The coinage of this period reflects a significant transition in Mughal monetary policy, as Akbar moved away from the traditional Sunni Kalimah to inscriptions representing h…
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Auction house “The Coin Cabinet”, via Invaluable
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Mughal Empire square silver rupee of Muhammad Akbar, 1584
1584
This square silver rupee was issued during the reign of Jalal-ud-din Muhammad Akbar, known as Akbar the Great, of the Mughal Empire. Distinguishing itself from the more common round coinage of the era, the square format was adopted by Akbar to provide an expanded canvas for sophisticated calligraphic inscriptions. T…
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SpeakingArch
modern coins
Mughal silver rupee
16th - 19th century
The Mughal silver rupee is a broad silver coin issued by the rulers of the Mughal Empire. The monetary denomination was adopted from the silver rupiya introduced by Sher Shah Suri of the Sur Empire, who established a new civic and military administration and issued the coin at a weight of 178 grains. The Mughal Empi…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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Muter of the city of Utrecht, 1527
1527
Copper coin. Obverse: coat of arms of the city of Utrecht within ornate polylobe. Reverse: long ornate cross, small star in the centre, arcs in the angles. Date in legend. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1828; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal); technique striking (metalwo…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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Mysore, India, Tipu Sultan, paisa or zahra, 1789
1789
Copper coin. Obverse: within decorated border elephant, walking to the left. Above it year: 1217 AM [=1789], written from right to left. Reverse: within decorated border in Arabic characters in two lines mint indication: Feiz-Hissar. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-3850; its record gives ma…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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Namur, Guy II, 2/3 groat
1335 - 1336
Silver coin. Obverse: rampant lion to the left within a hexalobe. Reverse: long cross bottony. Alternating eagle and lion in the angles. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-2425; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measurements diameter 2.3 c…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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Namur, Guy of Dampierre, sterling
1263 - 1297
Silver coin. Obverse: shield tapering to a point. Reverse: long double-lined cross. Three pellets in each angle. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-2424; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measurements diameter 1.8 cm x weight 1.15 g.
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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Namur, Maximilian Emmanuel, 1713
1713
Silver coin. Obverse: crowned coat of arms between the year. Reverse: rampant lion to the left, a sword in the right paw, the left paw resting on a coat of arms. Smooth edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-2448A; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking (met…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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Nan rio gin from the Empire of Japan of Emperor Go-Momozono with the era name An-jeï
1772 - 1780
Silver rectangular coin. Obverse: within a rectangle, three characters placed one below the other. Above the rectangle, ornamentation. Reverse: smooth. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-4298; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measurements…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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Nan-ryō gin from the Empire of Japan of Emperor Ninkō from the Bunsei era
1824
Silver rectangular coin. Obverse: within a rectangle, four characters arranged one below the other and side by side. Above them, ornamentation. Reverse: within a rectangle, eight characters arranged one below the other and side by side, including value designation. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KO…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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Naples, Philip V, tarì, on the suppression of the revolt of the imperialists in Naples
1701
Silver coin. Obverse: bust of a man within legend. Reverse: globe illuminated by the sun within legend. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as NG-VG-1-1820; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measurements diameter 2.5 cm x weight 4.35 g.
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Jacques-Jean Barre
modern coins
Napoleon 20 francs
19th century
The Napoleon 20 francs is a French gold coin first authorised by a monetary ordinance of 28 March 1803 by Napoleon Bonaparte whilst serving as First Consul. Struck in ninety per cent pure gold, the denomination—also designated as the Franc Germinal—served as the standard French gold trade piece of the nineteenth cen…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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Negapatnam, India, Porto Novo pagoda
1747 - 1781
Gold coin. Obverse: the deity Vishnu standing with conical triple crown. To the side of the head are flaps, flanked by a cluster of dots, ending on the left side in four sprigs. Reverse: convex surface, dotted with granules. Smooth edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-3871; its record give…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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Negapatnam, India, silver large fanam
1750 - 1780
Silver coin. Obverse: the deity Vishnu standing with a conical triple crown. To the sides of the head are flaps, flanked by a cluster of dots. Reverse: convex surface, dotted with points. Smooth edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-3837; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal)…
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![Nepal, Bhaskara Malla of Kathmandu, ½ mohar or adha, 823 [= 1702]](/__l5e/assets-v1/7e27ce04-7fe7-45e5-8563-696c466a037d/rk-kog-mp-1-4150-nepal-bhaskara-malla-van-katmandu-12-mohar-of.jpg)
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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Nepal, Bhaskara Malla of Kathmandu, ½ mohar or adha, 823 [= 1702]
1702
Silver coin. Obverse: within a circle a trishula, surrounded by seven characters in Nagari script meaning: sri sri jaya Bhaskara. Around the circle an ornamented border containing eight separated compartments with Buddhist symbols. Reverse: within a circle a stupa, surrounded on two lines by four characters in Nagar…
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![Nepal, Prithvi Narayan of the Gurkha dynasty, mohar, 891 [= 1770]](/__l5e/assets-v1/45865aa2-096d-4e79-bb77-f9a933164d4e/rk-kog-mp-1-4158-nepal-prithvi-narayana-uit-de-gurkha-dynastie.jpg)
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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Nepal, Prithvi Narayan of the Gurkha dynasty, mohar, 891 [= 1770]
1770
Silver coin. Obverse: within a square in a circle a trident, surrounded by twelve characters in Nagari script meaning: sri sri Prithvi Narayana saha deva. Around the square a type of polyfoil with ornaments. In the bottom two ornaments, date in Nepalese numerals: 891. Reverse: within a circle a stupa. Around the cir…
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Clemensmarabu
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Nepalese silver mohar
18th - 19th century
The Nepalese silver mohar is a historic struck silver coin of Nepal. Initially designated as the Mhendramalli, the type was introduced during the Malla dynasty as part of a major currency reform that instituted the mohar standard. Struck to a standardised reduced weight standard of 5.4 grams in silver, the mohar rep…
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Auction house “Big Dog Auctions”, via Invaluable
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Netherlands East Indies 1 Gulden
19th-20th century
The Netherlands East Indies 1 Gulden is a silver circulation coin struck for the Dutch East Indies under the Netherlands Indies guilder monetary system, known in Malay as the Roepiah Hindia-Belanda. Following the collapse and eventual dissolution of the United East India Company around 1800, authority over the archi…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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Netherlands East Indies, ½ cent, 1945 P
1945
Copper coin. Obverse: crowned national coat of arms between year. Above crown country designation and below coat of arms value designation. Reverse: three-line Malay inscription in Arabic characters and orthographic signs, surrounded by an inscription in Javanese. Plain edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this o…
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