Catalogue
Modern World Coins
Machine-struck national coinage from the nineteenth century onwards.
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modern coins
United States Franklin half dollar
1948-1963
The United States Franklin half dollar is a fifty-cent coin struck by the United States Mint between 1948 and 1963. Commissioned under Mint Director Nellie Tayloe Ross, who had long admired Benjamin Franklin, the piece was produced at the Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco mints. Released into circulation in Ap…
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Nauticashades
modern coins
United States Lincoln Wheat Cent
1909–1958
The Lincoln Wheat cent is a United States one-cent coin struck by the United States Mint from 1909 until 1958. Commissioned during the presidency of Theodore Roosevelt to commemorate the centennial of Abraham Lincoln's birth, it replaced the Indian Head cent and became the first widely circulating American coin to d…
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BrandonBigheart (photograph); Adolph Weinman (design)
modern coins
United States Mercury Dime
1916–1945
The Mercury dime, also referred to as the Winged Liberty Head dime, is a United States ten-cent coin struck by the United States Mint. Designed by the sculptor Adolph Alexander Weinman, the coin was produced for circulation from late 1916 until 1945. It acquired its popular moniker because the winged cap worn by Lib…
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Brandon Grossardt (photograph); George T. Morgan (design)
modern coins
United States Morgan Dollar
1878–1904, 1921
The Morgan dollar is a United States silver coin with a face value of one dollar, created by United States Mint Assistant Engraver George T. Morgan. Authorised under the Bland–Allison Act of 1878, it represented the first standard silver dollar struck following the passage of the Coinage Act of 1873, which had broug…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
United States of America, ½ dollar, 1854 O
1854
Silver coin. Obverse: Liberty Seated, looking left, holding a spear with pennant in the left hand and an escutcheon in the right hand. Surrounded by stars. At the bottom, year between two arrows. Reverse: eagle with spread wings holding a branch in its right talon and a bundle of arrows in its left talon, with an es…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
United States of America, ½ dollar, 1858 S
1858
Silver coin. Obverse: Liberty Seated, looking left, holding a spear with pennant in the left hand and an escutcheon in the right hand. Surrounded by stars. Year at the bottom. Reverse: eagle with spread wings holding a branch in its right talon and a bundle of arrows in its left talon, with an escutcheon on its brea…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
United States of America, 5 cents or ½ dime, 1833
1833
Silver coin. Obverse: Liberty head facing left, surrounded by stars. Year at bottom. Reverse: eagle with spread wings holding a branch in its right talon and a bundle of arrows in its left talon and a coat of arms on its breast, looking back to the left. Above it a scroll with inscription. Value indication: 5 C. at…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
United States of America, dime, 1807
1807
Silver coin. Obverse: Liberty facing right, surrounded by stars. Year at the bottom. Reverse: eagle with spread wings holding a branch in its left talon and a bundle of arrows in its right talon, with an escutcheon on its breast, looking left. In its beak, a banner with inscription. Above it, stars and a ring of clo…
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Remsty
modern coins
United States Peace dollar
From 1921
The United States Peace dollar is a silver dollar coin struck by the United States Mint. Originally introduced in 1921, it was the final circulating United States dollar coin produced in 90 per cent silver. The piece was created following a competition to find designs emblematic of peace in the aftermath of the Firs…
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BrayLockBoy
modern coins
United States Walking Liberty half dollar
From 1916
The United States Walking Liberty half dollar is a silver fifty-cent piece issued by the United States Mint between 1916 and 1947. Designed by the sculptor and engraver Adolph A. Weinman, the coin was introduced to replace the Barber half dollar that had been struck since 1892. In addition to the original silver ser…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Uruguay, 2 centésimos, 1869
1869
Copper coin. Obverse: sun with human face, surrounded by large and small rays. Year at the bottom. Reverse: between two tied branches, value indication in two lines: "centesimos 2" in two lines. Smooth edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-5340B; its record gives material recorded as copper…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Utrecht bezemstuiver, 1738
1738
Silver coin. Obverse: within wreath, bundle of arrows between value indication. Reverse: mintmark between two dots, below which inscription: province name in three lines, followed by the date. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1799; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); techni…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Utrecht Burgundian rijksdaalder of Philip II, 1568
1568
Silver coin. Obverse: crossed knotty batons under a crown, between the date; in the centre a firesteel with sparks. Reverse: crowned coat of arms of Burgundy, surrounded by the collar of the Golden Fleece. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1791; its record gives material recorded as silver (m…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Utrecht double groot of Floris van Wevelinghoven, 1379-1393
1379 - 1393
Silver coin. Obverse: within a decorated polyfoil, facing portrait of the bishop with mitre, before him the coat of arms of Wevelinghoven. Reverse: eagle with the coat of arms of Utrecht under its talons. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1898; its record gives material recorded as silver (me…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Utrecht double plak of Frederik van Blankenheim, 1393-1423
1393 - 1423
Silver coin. Obverse: within polyfoil, helmeted coat of arms of Blankenheim placed obliquely. Reverse: eagle with small coat of arms of Hasselt (Netherlands) on its breast and coat of arms of Utrecht below its talons. Double legend. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1901; its record gives mat…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Utrecht double stuiver, 1790
1790
Silver coin. Obverse: crowned single-field coat of arms of Utrecht between value indication 2 S. Reverse: below mint mark between two dots, inscription: province name in three lines, below which the date. Cable border. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1820; its record gives material recorded…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Utrecht ducat, 1790
1790
Gold coin. Obverse: standing knight facing right between the date. In his right hand a sword, in his left hand a bundle of arrows. Reverse: five-line inscription inside an ornate square. Cable border. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1817; its record gives material recorded as gold (metal);…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Utrecht duit of Frederick of Baden, 1496-1516
1496 - 1517
Copper-silver coin. Obverse: coat of arms. Reverse: long cross with small coat of arms in the center. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1788; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measurements diameter 1.3 cm x weight 0.26 g.
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Utrecht duit of Henry of Bavaria, 1527
1527
Billon coin. Obverse: coat of arms. Reverse: long cross patée with a crescent in the centre and small lions in the angles. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1790; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measurements diameter 1.8 cm x weight 1.5…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Utrecht gold rider, 1760
1760
Obverse: horseman with sword facing right, below which the crowned Utrecht coat of arms. Reverse: between value indication, crowned Generality coat of arms. Above the crown the year. Cable edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1807; its record gives material recorded as gold (metal); techni…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Utrecht groot of Rudolf van Diepholt, 1433-1455
1433 - 1455
Silver coin. Obverse: within a double-lined trefoil the coat of arms of Diepholt. Reverse: long cross with footed ends with R, O, D and F in the corners. Circumscription: MON-ETA-REN-ESIS. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1776; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Utrecht gulden, 1713
1713
Silver coin. Obverse: crowned coat of arms of the Generality between value indication. Reverse: Dutch Maiden with liberty hat and spear, leaning on a Bible on an altar. Year in exergue. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1798B; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique st…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Utrecht half Dutch rijksdaalder, 1623
1623
Silver coin. Obverse: laureate and armoured bust facing right with sword in the right hand and coat of arms of Utrecht (lion) on a ribbon in the left hand. Reverse: crowned Generality coat of arms between date. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1796A; its record gives material recorded as sil…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Utrecht half groot of Frederik van Blankenheim, 1393-1423
1393 - 1423
Silver coin. Obverse: helmet with crest, below which two coats of arms of Utrecht and of Blankenheim facing each other. Reverse: eagle. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1900; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measurements diameter 2 cm x…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Utrecht half guilder, 1793
1793
Silver coin. Obverse: between value indication X St, crowned coat of arms of the Generality. Date above crown. Reverse: Dutch Maiden with cap of liberty and spear, leaning on a Bible on an altar. Cable rim. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1819B; its record gives material recorded as silver…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Utrecht half gulden, 1764. Strike in gold
1764
Gold coin. Obverse: crowned Generality coat of arms between value indication X St. Year above crown. Reverse: Dutch Maiden with liberty hat and spear, leaning on a Bible on an altar. Corded edge. Strike in gold. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1811; its record gives material recorded as gol…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Utrecht Half Philippus of David of Burgundy, 1455–1496
1455 - 1496
Silver coin. Obverse: Saint Martin seated on a throne with the coat of arms of Utrecht in front of him. Reverse: coat of arms of David of Burgundy, surmounted by a small star. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1782; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking (met…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Utrecht half silver ducat, 1663
1663
Silver coin. Obverse: standing armored knight facing right between date, with sword in right hand and coat of arms of Utrecht in left hand. Reverse: crowned coat of arms of the Generality. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1796C; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Utrecht half silver rider, 1793
1793
Silver coin. Obverse: knight on horseback to the right with a sword in his right hand. Below the horse, crowned coat of arms of Utrecht. Reverse: coat of arms of the Generality supported by two crowned lions. Below in a cartouche, the date. Cable border. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1818…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Utrecht jager of David of Burgundy, 1479
1479
Silver coin. Obverse: coat of arms of David of Burgundy. Double circumscription, year in inner circumscription. Reverse: half-long footed cross, surrounded by 13 lilies within a double-lined circle. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1784; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal);…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Utrecht one-fifth Philipsdaalder of Philip II, 1571
1571
Silver coin. Obverse: crowned Spanish-Burgundian coat of arms on a ragged cross between two firesteels. Reverse: portrait of Philip II facing right, below which the date and mint mark. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1792; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique stri…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Utrecht one-twentieth philipsdaalder of Philip II, 1571
1571
Silver coin. Obverse: crowned Burgundian coat of arms surrounded by the collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece Reverse: short floriated cross with rose in the centre, abbreviated year and mint mark in circumscription. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1793; its record gives material recorde…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Utrecht philippus of David of Burgundy, 1455-1496
1455 - 1496
Silver coin. Obverse: Saint Martin seated on a throne with the coat of arms of Utrecht before him. Reverse: coat of arms of David of Burgundy, surmounted by a small star. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1779; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking (metalwor…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Utrecht plak of Frederick of Blankenheim, 1393-1423
1393 - 1423
Silver coin. Obverse: within polylobe, helmeted diagonally placed coat of arms of Blankenheim. Reverse: eagle with small coat of arms of Hasselt (Netherlands) on its chest and coat of arms of Utrecht beneath its claws. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1903; its record gives material recorded…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Utrecht quarter gulden, 1758
1758
Silver coin. Obverse: crowned coat of arms of the Generality between the date. Reverse: Dutch Maiden with liberty cap and spear, leaning on a Bible on an altar. Cable border. So-called mint master's medal. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1804; its record gives material recorded as silver (m…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Utrecht rose noble
1590 - 1600
Gold coin. Obverse: crowned standing monarch with sword in ship with Utrecht coat of arms (without inescutcheon) in front of him, rose on ship's hull. Reverse: in polylobe a floriated cross with a rose in the center, from which sunbeams radiate, crowned lions in the angles. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this obj…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Utrecht silver ducat, 1805
1805
Silver coin. Obverse: standing armoured knight facing right with sword in right hand and crowned coat of arms of Utrecht on a ribbon in left hand. Reverse: crowned coat of arms of the Generality between the date. Cable border. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-2180; its record gives material…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Utrecht silver rider, 1739
1739
Silver coin. Obverse: knight on horseback to the right with a sword in his right hand. Below the horse, crowned coat of arms of Utrecht. Reverse: coat of arms of the Generality supported by two crowned lions. Below in a cartouche, the date. Cable border. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1800…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Utrecht stuiver, 1739
1739
Silver coin. Obverse: bundle of arrows inside a wreath between value indication. Reverse: mint mark between two dots, below which inscription: province name in three lines, below which the date. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1800; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); tech…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Utrecht three gulden, 1793
1793
Silver coin. Obverse: crowned coat of arms of the Generality between value indication. Reverse: Dutch Maiden with liberty cap and spear, leaning on a Bible on an altar. In exergue, the date. Cable border. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1818B; its record gives material recorded as silver (m…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Utrecht, ducat, 1758, with countermark Djawa
1758 - 1761
Gold ducat. Obverse: between date standing knight to the right. Sword in right hand, bundle of arrows in left hand. Reverse: five-line inscription in decorated square. Cable edge. On obverse to the left of knight round countermark with the word Djawa in Arabic letters. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object a…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Utrecht, silver rider, 1749
1749
Silver coin. Obverse: knight on horseback to the right with a sword in his right hand. Below the horse, crowned coat of arms of Utrecht. Reverse: coat of arms of the Generality supported by two crowned lions. Below in a cartouche, the date. Floral border. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-180…
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Nicholas Gemini via Wikimedia Commons
modern coins
Vatican City lira coinage
1929-2001
Vatican City lira coinage was the official coin series of Vatican City from 1929 until 2002, when it was superseded by the euro. Following the establishment of the State of the Vatican City under the Lateran Treaty in 1929, distinct coinage denominated in centesimi and lire was introduced on par with the Italian lir…
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National Museums Liverpool, Vanessa Oakden
modern coins
Venetian gold ducat (zecchino)
from 1284
The Venetian gold ducat, later known as the zecchino, was a major gold trade coin introduced in 1284 by the Great Council of the Republic of Venice. Created in response to the debasement of the Byzantine hyperpyron, Venice modelled the denomination's size and weight on the Florentine florin. Struck from 3.545 grams…
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Wilfredor via Wikimedia Commons
modern coins
Venezuela silver bolivar coinage
from 1879
Venezuela silver bolivar coinage encompasses the silver coin denominations introduced following the adoption of the bolívar as the national monetary unit. Introduced under President Antonio Guzmán Blanco through the monetary reform of 1879, the bolívar replaced the short-lived venezolano currency at an exchange rate…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Venezuela, ½ bolivar, 1901
1901
Silver coin. Obverse: head of Bolivar facing left. Reverse: between two tied branches bearing a banner with inscription, coat of arms of Venezuela. Above it, fruits. In legend at bottom, year. To its left, weight indication: gram 2.500 and to its right, fineness indication. Milled edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, h…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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Venezuela, 2 bolívares, 1900
1900
Silver coin. Obverse: head of Bolívar facing left. Reverse: between two tied branches, bearing a scroll with inscription, coat of arms of Venezuela. Above it, fruits. In inscription below, year. To the left of it, indication of weight: gram 10 and to the right of it, indication of fineness. Milled edge. The Rijksmus…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Vereinstaler from the Duchy of Nassau of Adolf, 1860
1860
Silver coin. Obverse: head of the duke facing left. Denomination: Ein Vereinsthaler in the inscription. Year at the bottom. Reverse: crowned coat of arms of Nassau supported by two crowned lions. Edge lettering. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-0749A; its record gives material recorded as si…
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