Catalogue
Modern World Coins
Machine-struck national coinage from the nineteenth century onwards.
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Siege of Luxembourg by the French, emergency coin of seventy-two asses
1795
Obverse: value indication above the number 13 in an oak wreath. Reverse: inscription. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as NG-VG-4-505; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measurements diameter 3.9 cm x weight 28.29 g.
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Siege of Strasbourg, emergency coin struck by Louis XVIII, King of France
1815
Copper emergency coin. Obverse: crowned letter L between three fleurs-de-lis within an oak wreath. Reverse: value indication, date, and letters BB within an oak wreath. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as NG-VG-4-557; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal); technique striking (metalworking…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Siege of Strasbourg, emergency coin struck by Napoleon I Bonaparte, Emperor of the French
1814
Copper emergency coin. Obverse: crowned letter N within an oak wreath. Reverse: value indication, year and letters BB within an oak wreath. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as NG-VG-4-556; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measurements diameter 3.2…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Siege of Tarragona by the French, emergency coin of five pesetas, struck by Ferdinand VII, King of Spain
1809
Obverse: four stamps, placed left, right, top and bottom; top: value indication; left and right: "FER VII"; bottom: year within a wreath of leaves. Reverse: crowned coat of arms within a wreath of leaves. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as NG-VG-4-536; its record gives material recorded as silver (meta…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Sierra Leone in the name of the Sierra Leone Company, 10 cents, 1796
1796
Silver coin. Obverse: facing lion in an attacking posture. Reverse: between twice the numeral: 10, two clasped hands, one white and the other hatched. In the legend the value designation: ten cent piece with the year below. Plain edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-5123; its record gives…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Silbergroschen, William V, Prince of Orange-Nassau
1767 - 1787
Silver medal. Obverse: bust of a man within a circumscription. Reverse: worn impression of a coin. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as NG-VG-12-77-A; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measurements diameter 1.9 cm x weight 1.67 g.
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
modern coins
Silver coins from Nishapur, Iran, late 10th century (Met excavation finds)
977–986 CE (dated 376 AH/986 CE and 977–82 on the two museum records)
Two small silver coins from Nishapur in north-eastern Iran, held by The Metropolitan Museum of Art (accessions 39.40.127.42 and 39.40.127.166) and catalogued by its Islamic Art department. The museum dates one to 376 AH / 986 CE and the other to 977–82; they measure about 2.8–3 cm and 2.3–2.4 cm across and about 0.1…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Silver crown (real of 48 stivers); first Dutch coin struck in Indonesia
1645
Obverse: sword, the point in a laurel wreath; legend: ANNO. 1645 BATAVIAE. Reverse: within a decorated border: VOC emblem, above it. 48. ST. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-4684; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); measurements diameter 4 cm.
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Silver double fanam from Madras in British India under the East India Company, 1764-1807
1764 - 1807
Silver coin. Obverse: image of the deity Vishnu. Reverse: two confronted and intertwined letters C [=Company]. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-3922A; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measurements diameter 1 cm x weight 1.81 g.
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Silver ducat of the Batavian Republic in the name of Zeeland, 1795
1795
Silver coin. Obverse: crowned coat of arms of the Generality between the date. Reverse: standing knight with sword and the crowned coat of arms of Zeeland. Cable rim. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-2176A; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking (metalworkin…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Silver ducat of the Kingdom of Holland in the name of Utrecht, 1806
1806
Silver coin. Obverse: crowned coat of arms of the Generality between date. Reverse: standing knight with sword and the crowned coat of arms of Utrecht. Cabled edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-2187A; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking (metalworking)…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Silver fanam from Madras in British India under the East India Company, 1764-1807
1764 - 1807
Silver coin. Obverse: depiction of the deity Vishnu. Reverse: two facing and intertwined letters C [=Company]. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-3922C; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measurements diameter 0.9 cm x weight 0.86 g.
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Silver guilder of Utrecht
1786
Obverse: Dutch maiden with spear in right hand bearing cap of liberty, leaning on a Bible that rests on a column. Below: date. Circumscription: HAC NITIMVR HANC TVEMVR, city coat of arms. Reverse: coat of arms of the Generality between 1 G. Bottom center: VOC monogram. Circumscription: MO: ARG: ORD: FOED: BELG, TRAI…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Silver lion of the United Belgian States, 1790
1790
Silver coin. Obverse: lion standing on ground with shield before it and sword in its right paw. Date in exergue. Reverse: around a radiant sun in the centre 11 coats of arms arranged radially. In circumscription angel head [=mint mark of Brussels]. Raised edge lettering with decoration. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, h…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Silver rider of the province of Groningen and the Ommelanden, 1682
1682
Silver coin. Obverse: crowned coat of arms supported by two lions, beneath which decoration containing the year. Reverse: knight on horseback with sword facing right. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-2076B; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking (metalworkin…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Silver rider of the VOC from Gelderland, 1738
1738
Silver coin. Obverse: armoured knight with sword on horseback to the right, below which is the crowned coat of arms of Gelderland. Reverse: crowned Generality coat of arms, below which is a cartouche containing the monogram of the VOC. Year in legend, above crown. Plain edge. Touchmark on obverse. The Rijksmuseum, A…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Silver rider of the VOC from Holland, 1728
1728
Silver coin. Obverse: armoured knight with sword on horseback to the right, below which is the crowned coat of arms of Holland. Reverse: crowned Generality coat of arms, below which is a cartouche containing the monogram of the VOC. Year in legend, above crown. Plain edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this obje…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Silver rider of the VOC from Overijssel, 1737
1737
Silver coin. Obverse: armoured knight with sword on horseback to the right, below which is the crowned coat of arms of Overijssel. Reverse: crowned Generality coat of arms, below which is a cartouche containing the monogram of the VOC. Year in legend, above crown. Plain edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this o…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Silver rider of the VOC from West Friesland, 1739
1739
Silver coin. Obverse: armoured knight with sword on horseback to the left, below which is the crowned coat of arms of West Friesland. Reverse: crowned Generality coat of arms, below which is a cartouche containing the monogram of the VOC. Year in legend, above crown. Plain edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds thi…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Silver rider of the VOC from West Friesland, 1741
1741
Silver coin. Obverse: armoured knight with sword on horseback to the left, below which is the crowned coat of arms of West Friesland. Reverse: crowned Generality coat of arms, below which is a cartouche containing the monogram of the VOC. Year in legend, above crown. Plain edge. Note: authenticity is questioned. The…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Silver rider of West Friesland
1728
Obverse: armored horseman, facing left, above which is a crowned coat of arms. Entirely within the inscription: MON: FOED: BELG: PRO: WESTF: INUSUM: SOCIET: IND: ORIENT:. Reverse: Generality coat of arms between 2 standing lions. Entirely within the inscription: CONCORDIA RES PARVAE CRESCUNT. 1728. The Rijksmuseum,…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Silver rider struck in the mint of Amsterdam from captured silver
1673
Silver rider. Obverse: horseman above coat of arms within legend. Reverse: crowned coat of arms supported by two crowned lions within legend. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as NG-VG-1-1128; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measurements diameter 4…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Silver rupee for the Dutch East Indies during British rule, 1813
1813
Silver coin. Obverse: three-line inscription in Javanese with date indication on the bottom line. Above it, mint mark, and below it, mint master mark Z [=mint master Zwekkert]. Reverse: five-line inscription in Arabic, containing the date in the Islamic era. Cable edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Silver rupee for the Dutch East Indies during British rule, 1816
1816
Silver coin. Obverse: three-line inscription in Javanese with the date on the bottom line. Above it, mint mark, and below it, mint master mark Z [=mint master Zwekkert]. Reverse: five-line inscription in Arabic, containing the date in the Islamic era. Latin letter M on Arabic letter b of zarb. Cable edge. The Rijksm…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Silver strike of a Gelderland half duit, 1756
1756
Silver coin. Obverse: in three lines D/GEL/RIAE, below it the year and mint master's mark. Reverse: crowned coat of arms of Gelderland. Strike in silver. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-2107A; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measureme…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Silver strike of a one-cent coin of the Dutch East Indies, 1837
1837
Silver coin. Obverse: crowned national coat of arms between value designation 1 CT. Reverse: two-line inscription, above which is a mint mark and below which is the year. Below that the letter V [= mint master De Vogel]. Smooth edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-4892; its record gives ma…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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Silver strike of a VOC duit from the city of Utrecht, 1753
1753
Silver coin. Obverse: standing on a bar beneath which is a garland, the crowned coat of arms of the city of Utrecht supported by two lions. Reverse: monogram of the VOC, above which is a mint mark and beneath which is the year. Cable border. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-4605; its record…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Silver striking of a ½ duit of the VOC from the city of Utrecht, 1794
1794
Silver coin. Obverse: crowned curved coat of arms of the city of Utrecht. Reverse: monogram of the VOC, above which mint mark and below which date. Cable edge. Note: flan pierced. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-4648; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Silver striking of an Overijssel duit, 1770
1770
Silver coin. Obverse: crowned provincial coat of arms flanked by motto. Reverse: standing woman with anchor in right hand. Date in exergue. Cable edge. Striking in silver. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1935; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking (metalwo…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Singapore, 2 kepengs, 1804
1823
Copper coin. Obverse: coat of arms of the English East India Company supported by two lions, above which the designation 'East India Company' and below which motto. Below that, frozen year 1804. Reverse: on one line in Malay, value indication: 'doewa kepeng'. Above it, numeral: 2 in Arabic numerals and below it, yea…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Singapore, 4 kepengs, 1804
1823
Copper coin. Obverse: coat of arms of the English East India Company supported by two lions, above which the designation 'East India Company' and below which motto. Below that, frozen year 1804. Reverse: on one line in Malay, value indication: 'ampat kepeng'. Above it, numeral: 4 in Arabic numerals and below it, yea…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Singapore, kepeng, 1804
1831 - 1844
Copper coin. Obverse: coat of arms of the English East India Company supported by two lions, above which the designation 'Island of Sumatra' and below which motto. Below that, frozen year 1804. Reverse: on one line in Malay, value indication: 'satoe kepeng'. Above it, numeral: 1 in Arabic numerals and below it, year…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Six pence, emergency coin from Newark-on-Trent, struck during the siege by Parliamentarians
1646
Lozenge-shaped emergency coin. Obverse: crown between the letters C and R above the Roman numeral VI. Reverse: inscription. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as NG-VG-4-299; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measurements height 2.8 cm x width 2.4 cm…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Six sols, emergency coin struck for the soldiers of Geneva during the war between Geneva and Savoy
1590
Obverse: escutcheon in star with eight wavy points. Reverse: inscription. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as NG-VG-4-204; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measurements diameter 2.7 cm x weight 4.71 g.
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Six thalers, emergency coin struck by the allied princes of Silesia
1621
Single-sided, diamond-shaped emergency coin with rounded corners. Obverse: three punches: top and bottom: two house marks; centre: eagle with spread wings and before it a crescent moon surmounted by a cross between the year within an inscription. Reverse: blank. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as NG-VG…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Sixpence, emergency coin of Charles I, King of England, struck at Ormonde from silver contributed by the inhabitants
1643
Almost round emergency coin. Obverse: crown above letters C and R within a beaded rim. Reverse: denomination (sixpence): Roman numeral VI beneath letter D within a beaded rim. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as NG-VG-4-304; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking (metal…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Sixteen skilling, emergency coin of Frederick VI, King of Denmark
1814
Copper emergency coin. Obverse: crowned coat of arms. Reverse: inscription within circumscription. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as NG-VG-4-551; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measurements diameter 3.1 cm x weight 14.52 g.
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Sixteen stuivers, emergency coin from Maastricht, struck during the siege
1579-06
Emergency coin from the siege of Maastricht, torn at the upper right. Obverse: inscription on either side of hand with raised sword; exergue: Roman numeral XVI. Reverse: helmeted escutcheon in cartouche between year within legend. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as NG-VG-4-171; its record gives materia…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Sixty stuivers, emergency coin from Breda, struck during the siege by Spinola
1625-01
Uniface, diamond-shaped emergency coin of Breda. Obverse: five stamps: one large in round beaded border, around it four countermarks; central stamp: crowned lion with sword and bundle of arrows in hands within legend; around it four countermarks: top: number 60, right: city coat of arms: three saltires, bottom: rose…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Small 10 cents coin, dubbeltje, from 18..9, East Indies
c. 1800 - c. 1899
Dubbeltje, small 10 cent coin from the East Indies. Obverse: laurel wreath with '10 cents 18.9' in the centre. Reverse: head facing right surrounded by 'Willem II koning der Ned.....'. The small coin is contained in a square envelope with an inscription. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as NG-460-40; it…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Small copper 1 cent coin from 1837
1837
Small copper 1 cent coin from 1837. Obverse: inscription. Reverse: crowned coat of arms containing a lion. To the left of the coat of arms a 1 and to the right of the coat of arms a C. The small coin is contained in an envelope with an inscription. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as NG-460-30; its reco…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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Small copper 1 cent coin from the Dutch East Indies
1700 - 1900
Small copper 1 cent coin from the Dutch East Indies. Obverse: inscription. Reverse: crowned coat of arms containing a lion. To the left of the coat of arms a 1 and to the right of the coat of arms a Ct. The small coin is contained in an envelope with an inscription. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as N…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Small copper coin
c. 1700 - c. 1900
Small copper coin. Obverse: inscription. Reverse: worn coat of arms containing a lion and to the right of it the letter C. The small coin is contained in a square envelope with an inscription. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as NG-460-34; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal); technique…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Snaphaanschelling of Deventer
1597 - 1599
Silver coin. Obverse: standing armoured half-figure of a man facing left with banner, below which the coat of arms of Deventer. Reverse: on a long decorated cross, crowned coat of arms of Deventer. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1942; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); t…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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Snaphaanschelling of Friesland, 1623
1623
Silver coin. Obverse: knight on horseback facing left with a sword in his right hand. In the exergue, the date. Reverse: uncrowned coat of arms of Friesland on a long fleury cross. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-2022; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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Sol (Stuiver), Emergency Coin of Luxembourg, Struck During the Siege by the French
1795
Obverse: value designation above year. Reverse: crowned coat of arms between monogram F II. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as NG-VG-4-506; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measurements diameter 3 cm x weight 19.42 g.
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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Sol coronat from Sicily of Frederick III of Aragon, 1296-1337
1296 - 1337
Silver coin. Obverse: within a polylobe the coat of arms of Aragon. Reverse: within a quatrefoil an eagle looking back with spread wings. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-3183A; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measurements diameter 2.3…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Sol, emergency coin struck for the soldiers of Geneva during the war between Geneva and Savoy
1590
Obverse: escutcheon in star with eight wavy points. Reverse: inscription. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as NG-VG-4-205; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measurements diameter 2.1 cm x weight 1.87 g.
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