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Modern World Coins
Machine-struck national coinage from the nineteenth century onwards.
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Vereinstaler from the Kingdom of Bavaria of Ludwig II, 1866
1866
Silver coin. Obverse: bust of the king facing right. Reverse: crowned coat of arms supported by two crowned lions. Value indication in circumscription, date at the bottom. Edge lettering. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1178B; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Verenigde Amsterdamse Compagnie, eight reales, 1601
1601
Silver coin. Obverse: between value indication, crowned coat of arms of Holland, above which is the date. Reverse: coat of arms of Amsterdam supported by two lions. Plain edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-4388; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking (me…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Vietnam (Annam), 5 tien or dragon piastre, Minh Mạng, 1821-1841
1821 - 1841
Silver coin. Obverse: within decoration between Chinese characters sun with eighteen rays. Above and below it a dragon. Reverse: within decoration between four Chinese characters arranged in a cross, sun with eighteen rays. Cable edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-4122; its record gives…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
VOC, ½ guilder, West Friesland, 1787
1787
Silver coin. Obverse: crowned Generality coat of arms between value indication X St., below which is a cartouche containing the monogram of the VOC. Year at the end of the legend. Reverse: Dutch Maiden with spear topped with liberty cap, leaning on a Bible on an altar. Cable edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds t…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
VOC, duit Gelderland, 1785
1785
This object is a coin catalogued under the title "VOC, duit Gelderland, 1785" and associated with the Dutch East India Company. The museum record classifies the piece as a coin and a duit related to Gelderland, though it includes no specific details regarding its visual design, motifs, or transcribed legends and ins…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
VOC, guilder, West Friesland, 1786
1786
Silver coin. Obverse: between mark of value I Gl. crowned coat of arms of the Generality, below which a cartouche containing the monogram of the VOC. Reverse: Dutch Maiden with spear bearing cap of liberty, leaning on a Bible on an altar. Date in exergue. Cable edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
VOC, silver rider, Zeeland, 1741
1741
Silver coin. Obverse: armoured knight with sword on horseback to the right, below which is the crowned coat of arms of Zeeland. 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 of this coin is doubted.…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
VOC, three guilders, Zeeland, 1789
1789
Silver coin. Obverse: crowned Generality coat of arms between value indication 3 Gl., below which is a cartouche containing the monogram of the VOC. Reverse: Dutch Maiden with spear topped with liberty cap, leaning on a Bible on an altar. Year in exergue. Cable edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Water kettle, struck from a 1760 Gelderland duit
c. 1760
Copper water kettle, tinned on the inside; struck from a Gelderland coin of 1760. A coat of arms and date on the underside. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as BK-NM-5783-260; its record gives material recorded as tin alloy, copper (metal), brass (alloy); measurements height 1.5 cm x diameter 2.1 cm.
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
West Friesland, daalder, 1686
1686
Silver coin. Obverse: standing armored knight looking to the left with raised sword in the left hand and crowned coat of arms of West Friesland on a ribbon in the right hand. Reverse: coats of arms of Hoorn, Enkhuizen, and Medemblik in a triangle, linked by a ribbon. Between them, mark of value 30 ST and date. The R…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
West Friesland, half silver rider, 1791
1791
Silver coin. Obverse: above the crowned coat of arms of West Friesland, a knight with a sword in his right hand facing right. Reverse: crowned coat of arms of the Generality supported by two lions. Year in a cartouche below the crown. Cable edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1726B; its r…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
West Frisian bezemstuiver, 1739
1739
Silver coin. Obverse: within a laurel wreath, between value indication 1 S, bundle of arrows. Reverse: inscription in three lines. Above it, mint master mark between two rosettes, below it, date. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1748B; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); te…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
West Frisian double stuiver, 1712
1712
Silver coin. Obverse: between value indication 2 S, crowned coat of arms of West Friesland. Reverse: inscription in two lines. Above it, mint master mark between two rosettes, below it, date. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1737B; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); techni…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
West Frisian duit for the VOC
1730 - 1790
Copper coin. Obverse: crowned coat of arms of West Friesland [no laurel branches on either side of coat of arms and therefore intended for the VOC]. Reverse: likewise crowned coat of arms of West Friesland without laurel branches. Struck twice with obverse die. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
West Frisian duit, 1702
1702
Copper coin. Obverse: crowned coat of arms of West Friesland with laurel branches. Reverse: inscription in two lines. Above it, mint master's mark rosette between two small stars. Below it, date, beneath which a star. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1739; its record gives material recorded…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
West Frisian Dutch rijksdaalder, 1619
1619
Obverse: laureate and cuirassed bust facing right with sword in the right hand and coat of arms of West Friesland on a ribbon in the left hand. Reverse: between date, crowned Generality coat of arms. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1719; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal);…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
West Frisian golden rider, 1751
1751
Gold coin. Obverse: knight with raised sword on horseback to the right above crowned, decorated coat of arms of West Friesland. Reverse: between mark of value 7 Gl., crowned Generality coat of arms. Date above the crown. Cable border. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1752; its record gives m…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
West Frisian half guilder, 1796
1796
Silver coin. Obverse: between value indication, crowned Generality coat of arms. Reverse: Dutch Maiden with cap of liberty and spear, leaning on a Bible on an altar. In exergue, date. Cabled border. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1757B; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal);…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
West Frisian quarter guilder, 1759
1759
Obverse: between date, crowned Generality coat of arms. Reverse: Dutch Maiden with cap of liberty and spear, leaning on a Bible on an altar. Cabled border. So-called mint master token. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1756; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique stri…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
West Frisian ship schelling, 1678. Strike in gold
1678
Gold coin. Obverse: between value indication 6 S, crowned coat of arms of West Friesland. Reverse: ship under sail to the right. Strike in gold. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1736; its record gives material recorded as gold (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measurements diameter…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
West Frisian ship shilling, 1716
1716
Silver square coin. Obverse: between value indication 6 S, crowned coat of arms of West Friesland. Date at the end of the legend. Reverse: ship under sail to the right. Square off-strike. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1743; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique s…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
West Frisian stuiver, 1677
1677
Silver coin. Obverse: between value indication 1 S, crowned coat of arms of West Friesland. Reverse: inscription in two lines. Below, date and a rosette between two dots. Above, likewise a rosette between two dots. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1733; its record gives material recorded as…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
West Frisian three guilders, 1791
1791
Silver coin. Obverse: crowned Generality coat of arms between value indication. Reverse: Dutch Maiden with cap of liberty and spear, leaning on a Bible on an altar. Year in exergue. Cable edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1764A; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); tech…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
West Indies, 1/4 guilder, 1794
1794
Silver coin. Obverse: crowned coat of arms of the Generality between value indication 1/4 Gl. Below it, the letter W [=West Indies]. At the end of the inscription: TRAI. [=Utrecht]. Reverse: standing Dutch Maiden, holding in her right hand a lance topped by the cap of liberty and resting her left arm on a Bible plac…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
West Indies, 2 stuiver, 1794
1794
Silver coin. Obverse: crowned coat of arms of the Generality. Reverse: letter W [=West Indies]. Above it the coat of arms of the city of Utrecht and below it the date. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-5299; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking (metalworkin…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
William II, Prince of Orange-Nassau
1649
Obverse: bust of a man within an inscription. Reverse: crowned coat of arms within an inscription. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as NG-VG-1-815; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measurements diameter 3.9 cm x weight 26.44 g.
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Wool weavers' guild of Leiden, token for woollen blankets made from an Utrecht duit
c. 1739 - c. 1794
Copper medal. Obverse: inscription, struck over an older design: crowned coat of arms, flanked by two lions. Reverse: lion with drawn sword above its head and shield on a ribbon in its left paw, struck over an older design: inscription. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as NG-VG-7-442; its record gives m…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Wool weavers' guild of Leiden, wool blanket seal made from an Overijssel duit
c. 1741 - c. 1769
Copper medal. Obverse: inscription, struck over an older design: crowned coat of arms within inscription. Reverse: lion with drawn sword above its head and shield on ribbon in left claw, struck over older design: inscription. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as NG-VG-7-442-A; its record gives material r…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Württemberg, King Friedrich I, 20 Kreuzer, 1810
1810
Silver coin. Obverse: head of the king facing left. Reverse: flanked by the date, a crowned decorated composite coat of arms within two tied palm branches. In exergue, value indication. Cable edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1133A; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal);…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Württemberg, Wilhelm I, 6 kreuzer, 1842
1842
Silver coin. Obverse: crowned composite coat of arms. Reverse: within two tied oak branches, value indication in two lines, below which the date. Milled edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1140A; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking (metalworking); meas…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Württemberg, Wilhelm I, kronentaler, 1833
1833
Silver coin. Obverse: head of the king facing left. Reverse: allegorical scene. In exergue, date. Value indication: "Kronen Thaler" in edge lettering. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1138; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measurements…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Württemberg, Wilhelm I, Vereinstaler, 1859
1859
Silver coin. Obverse: head of the king facing left. Reverse: coat of arms held by two supporters, with motto below. Value indication: Ein Vereinsthaler and date in inscription. Reference to the coinage convention of 1857 in edge lettering. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1144A; its record g…
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Auction house “Artemis Fine Arts”, via Invaluable
modern coins
Yemeni Bedouin silver Maria Theresa thaler coin pendant
mid-20th century CE
This piece is a traditional Bedouin silver pendant originating from Yemen, dating to the mid-20th century. The centerpiece is an Austrian Maria Theresa thaler, a silver coin first minted in 1741 that served as official trade currency in the Middle East and Africa for nearly two centuries. The pendant design features…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Zaltbommel, duit
1591
Copper coin. Obverse: rampant lion with sword to the left. Reverse: inscription in a laurel wreath: city name in three lines. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-2145C; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measurements diameter 2.4 cm x weight…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Zeeland double stuiver, 1728
1728
Silver coin. Obverse: between value indication 2 S, crowned coat of arms of Zeeland. Reverse: inscription in three lines, above which mint mark castle between two rosettes and below which date. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1654A; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); tech…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Zeeland duit, 1766
1766
Copper coin. Obverse: within rococo frame, crowned oval coat of arms of Zeeland. Reverse: within a rococo decoration, inscription in three lines, above which mint mark castle between two stars and below which date. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1674; its record gives material recorded as…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Zeeland half silver ducat, 1762
1762
Silver coin. Obverse: standing armoured knight to the right with sword in right hand and crowned coat of arms of Zeeland on a ribbon in left hand. Reverse: between date, crowned Generality coat of arms. Cabled border. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1677; its record gives material recorded…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Zeeland hoedjesschelling, 1672
1672
Silver coin. Obverse: crowned coat of arms of Zeeland between year. Above crown in circumscription mint mark castle. Reverse: couchant lion facing left with cap of liberty on spear. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1646A; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striki…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Zeeland oord, 1657
1657
Copper coin. Obverse: bust of Prince Maurice facing right. Reverse: crowned coat of arms of Zeeland. Year on either side of the crown. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1642; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measurements diameter 2.1 cm…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Zeeland ship shilling, 1757
1757
Silver coin. Obverse: between value indication 6 ST, crowned coat of arms of Zeeland. Above crown, date. Reverse: warship sailing to the right, on the stern Middelburg flag. Cabled border. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1671A; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Zeeland silver ducat, 1792
1792
Silver coin. Obverse: standing armoured knight to the right with sword in right hand and crowned coat of arms of Zeeland on a ribbon in left hand. Reverse: between date, crowned Generality coat of arms. Cabled border. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1711; its record gives material recorded…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Zeeland silver rider, 1754
1754
Silver coin. Obverse: armoured knight on horseback to the right with sword in right hand. Below that, crowned coat of arms of Zeeland before him. Reverse: supported by two lions, crowned Generality coat of arms, below which a cartouche containing the date. Cabled border. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Zeeland snaphaanschelling, 1583
1583
Silver coin. Obverse: standing armoured knight to the right with sword in right hand and coat of arms of Zeeland in front of him. Reverse: short decorated cross with coat of arms of Zeeland at the centre, shortened date 83 at the end of legend. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1627; its reco…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Zeeland stuiver, 1738
1738
Silver coin. Obverse: Reverse: inscription in three lines, above which mint mark castle between two rosettes and below which date. Reverse: within laurel wreath, between value indication, bundle of arrows. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1662; its record gives material recorded as silver (m…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Zeeland ten stuiver, 1611
1611
Obverse: between date, standing armoured knight to the right with sword in right hand and coat of arms of Zeeland in front of him. Reverse: between value indication, crowned coat of arms of Zeeland. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1637; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal);…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Zeeland third daalder of 20 groot, 1602
1602
Silver coin. Obverse: double-headed eagle with small coat of arms of Zeeland on breast. Reverse: decorated coat of arms with arms of Zeeland cities and the First Noble, below coat of arms value indication 20. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1632; its record gives material recorded as silver…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Zeeland, half silver ducat, 1792
1792
Silver coin. Obverse: standing armoured knight to the right with sword in right hand and crowned coat of arms of Zeeland on a ribbon in left hand. Reverse: between date, crowned Generality coat of arms. Cabled border. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1711A; its record gives material recorded…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Zeeland, quarter silver ducat, 1780
1780
Silver coin. Obverse: standing armoured knight to the right with sword in right hand and crowned coat of arms of Zeeland on a ribbon in left hand. Reverse: decorated crowned Generality coat of arms. Above crown, date. Cabled border. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1697A; its record gives ma…
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