Catalogue
Modern World Coins
Machine-struck national coinage from the nineteenth century onwards.
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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Brazil, D. Pedro I, 40 reis, 1827 R
1827
Copper coin. Obverse: between two tied branches, crowned coat of arms of Brazil. Reverse: within a circle of flowers, no longer visible value indication: 80, upon which a circular countermark with new value indication: 40 has been applied in a horizontally hatched field. In legend at bottom, year with letter R [= Ri…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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Brazil, D. Pedro I, 40 reis, 1828 C
1828
Copper coin. Obverse: between two tied branches, crowned coat of arms of Brazil. Reverse: within a circle of flowers, value indication: 40. In legend at bottom, year with letter C [= Cuiaba] to its right. Plain edge. Struck in Cuiaba, Mato Grosso. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-5320; its r…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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Brillentaler from Brunswick of Julius, 1588
1588
Silver coin. Obverse: composite coat of arms, above which three crests. Reverse: wild man with gnarled stick in right hand and burning candle in left hand with leaping horse to the left in front of him. Date below. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-0557C; its record gives material recorded as…
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Auction house “Apple Tree Auction Center”, via Invaluable
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British 1887 Gold Sovereign Queen Victoria Jubilee Head
1887
This listing features a British gold sovereign coin minted in 1887. The coin prominently features the Jubilee Head portrait of Queen Victoria on the obverse, a design introduced to mark the fiftieth anniversary of her reign. The sovereign is struck in 916.7 purity gold, a standard composition for this denomination,…
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Auction house “Burchard Galleries Inc”, via Invaluable
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British 1926 King George V Gold Sovereign Coin
1926
This 1926 British gold sovereign coin features the effigy of King George V, representing a classic example of twentieth-century numismatic currency. Struck from 22-karat gold, the coin has an approximate weight of 7.98 grams. The obverse depicts the profile portrait of King George V, surrounded by the traditional La…
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Van Acker Coin Auctions October 2026 Auction (via NumisBids)
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British Ceylon cent coinage
1870-1948
British Ceylon cent coinage comprises the decimal fractional currency issued between 1870 and 1948 under British colonial administration. Introduced following the decimalisation of the rupee, the series debuted in 1872 with copper 1/4-cent, 1/2-cent, 1-cent, and 5-cent pieces dated 1870. Silver denominations of 10,…
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Петров Эдуард
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British Godless Florin, 1849
1849
The British Godless florin of 1849 was a two-shilling silver coin struck by the Royal Mint. To evaluate public reaction and assist the decimal experiment, the mint suspended production of the similar half-crown coin, intending the two-shilling florin to serve as a practical test for potential decimal coins. The coi…
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Mandtplatt
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British Gold Sovereign
1817 onwards
The British gold sovereign is a one-pound sterling coin introduced in 1817 by the Royal Mint following the Coinage Act 1816 and the Great Recoinage. Authorised under Master of the Mint William Wellesley Pole to replace the guinea, it was struck as a circulating coin containing 0.2354 troy ounces (7.32 grams) of pure…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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British Guiana and West Indies, Queen Victoria, 4 pence, 1900
1900
Silver coin. Obverse: crowned head of the queen facing left. Reverse: between two tied branches value indication in two lines, surmounted by a crown. Year at the bottom in legend. Milled edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-5292A; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); techn…
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InSapphoWeTrust from Los Angeles, California, USA
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British Hong Kong colonial coinage
Colonial period
British Hong Kong colonial coinage encompasses the metallic currency produced for the territory under British administration, denominated in dollars and cents, and historically divided into mils. All coinage was issued by the Government of Hong Kong. Production of dedicated subsidiary pieces began in 1863 at the Roy…
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Auction house “The Coin Cabinet”, via Invaluable
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British India 1939 George VI 1 Rupee
1939
This 1939 silver one-rupee coin from British India stands as a significant piece of numismatic history, dating to the final decade of British colonial rule prior to India's independence in 1947. Struck in 500/1000 silver, the coin possesses a weight of 11.66 grams and a diameter of 31 mm. The obverse features a prof…
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Auction house “Noonans Mayfair”, via Invaluable
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British India Edward VII proof gold Rupee, 1903
1903
This exceptional piece is a unique original striking of a 1903 Rupee from the British Imperial period of India, specifically minted in gold at the Calcutta mint. The coin is a proof striking, featuring a brilliant, fully reflective surface. The obverse displays the uncrowned bust of King Edward VII facing right, wit…
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Петров Эдуард
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British India rupee
19th to 20th century
The British India rupee was the principal silver denomination issued for uniform circulation across India under British rule. Prior to unification, European powers minted regional coinages under Mughal patronage, with the British gaining permission in 1717 to strike Mughal-style money at Bombay. Independent, widespr…
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CoinsNB E-Auction 65 (via NumisBids)
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British Malaya cent coinage
1939-1957
British Malaya cent coinage is a series of fractional base-metal and silver coins introduced in 1939 to replace earlier Straits Settlements issues across British Malaya and Brunei. Produced under the authority of the Board of Commissioners of Currency, Malaya, these coins shared the general appearance and designs of…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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British Sumatra, Bencoolen, 3 kepengs, 1787
1787
Copper coin. Obverse: monogram of the English East India Company, surrounded by the year. Reverse: on one line in Malay, value indication: 'tiga kepeng' in Arabic characters. Above it, value indication: 3 in Arabic numerals and below it, year in Islamic calendar in Arabic numerals. Cable edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amste…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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British Sumatra, Bencoolen, kepeng, 1787
1787
Copper coin. Obverse: monogram of the English East India Company, surrounded by the year. Reverse: on one line in Malay, value indication: 'sa kepeng' in Arabic characters. Above it, value indication: 1 in Arabic numerals and below it, year in Islamic calendar and in Arabic numerals. Milled edge. The Rijksmuseum, Am…
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Auction house “Icon Auction”, via Invaluable
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British Victoria gold sovereign coin, 1887
1887
This listing features a British gold sovereign coin issued during the reign of Queen Victoria, dated 1887. The sovereign is a classic gold coin of the United Kingdom, typically struck in 22-carat gold. The obverse of the coin displays the portrait of Queen Victoria, historically identified by the inscription 'VICTOR…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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British West Indies, King George IV, 1/16 dollar, 1822
1822
Silver coin. Obverse: decorated composite coat of arms. Reverse: between value indications XVI [for: 1/16] and XVI, anchor with rope, surmounted by a crown. Below it, the year. Milled edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-5247A; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); techniqu…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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British West Indies, King George IV, 1/8 dollar, 1822
1822
Silver coin. Obverse: decorated composite coat of arms. Reverse: between value indications VIII [for: 1/8] and VIII an anchor with cable, surmounted by a crown. Below, the date. Milled edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-5247; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); techniqu…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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British West Indies, King George IV, ½ dollar, 1822
1822
Silver coin. Obverse: decorated composite coat of arms. Reverse: between value indications II [for: ½] and II, anchor with rope, surmounted by a crown. Below it, the year. Milled edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-5245; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique stri…
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Cleveland Museum of Art
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Broad: Charles II (obverse); Shields (Cleveland Museum of Art 1969.198)
1660
The hammered series of English coins was now nearing its end. In 1662 and from that time forward, all coins were produced by the mill and screw press, which gradually developed into modern minting machinery. From 1660 till 1662 hammered coins were still produced while the Mint was being reformed. In preparing the de…
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Cleveland Museum of Art
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Broad: Charles II (obverse); Shields (reverse)
1660
Broad: Charles II (obverse); Shields (reverse) — Coins, by Thomas Simon (British, c. 1623–1665), made in England, Charles II, 1660-1685, dated 1660. The hammered series of English coins was now nearing its end. In 1662 and from that time forward, all coins were produced by the mill and screw press, which gradually d…
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Cleveland Museum of Art
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Broad: Oliver Cromwell Lord Protector (obverse); Crowned Shield of Arms (Cleveland Museum of Art 1969.197)
1656
With the defeat of Charles I a Council of State was set up, the kingship abolished and England was governed as a Commonwealth. This piece was one of a series struck by order of Cromwell, and with the consent of the Council. The dies were made by Thomas Simon and the striking of the coins was entrusted to Peter Blond…
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The Coin Cabinet Auction 134 (2 Oct 2026)
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Bronze farthing
19th to 20th century
The bronze farthing was the smallest British bronze denomination of the pre-decimal era, representing one quarter of an old penny or one nine-hundred-and-sixtieth of a pound sterling. Having previously been produced in copper, the first bronze farthings were struck by the Royal Mint in 1860 during the reign of Queen…
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Auction house “Kunst- und Auktionshaus Quedlinburg”, via Invaluable
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Brunswick-Lüneburg 5 Thaler Gold Coin, 1763, Duke Charles I
1763
This gold 5 Thaler coin, also known as a 'Pistole', is a representative piece from the Duchy of Brunswick-Lüneburg, minted in 1763 under the reign of Duke Charles I (1735–1780). Struck in 900/1000 fine gold, the coin features on its obverse a profile portrait of the Duke facing right, wearing armour with a sash and…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hanover, Georg I Ludwig, 2/3 Thaler, 1720
1720
Silver coin. Obverse: four crowned coats of arms arranged in a cross. In the centre the value indication, surrounded by the legend. Reverse: wild man standing in a pine forest, with a pine tree in his right hand. In the exergue, the letter C. Date at the end of the legend. Plain edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, hol…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hanover, George II, 1/3 taler, 1752
1752
Silver coin. Obverse: crowned composite coat of arms. Below, value indication. Date around crown. Reverse: wild man standing in a landscape, holding a pine tree with his right hand. Numeral 12 in the field. In exergue, letters I, B and H. Plain edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-0568A; i…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg, Ernst August, 12 Mariengroschen, 1682
1682
Silver coin. Obverse: wild man standing in a landscape, holding a pine tree with his right hand. Number 12 in the field. Reverse: value indication in three lines. Date in the legend. Plain edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-0563; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); tech…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg, Georg Wilhelm, 2 Mariengroschen, 1652
1652
Silver coin. Obverse: crowned monogram of the ruler. Above the crown, the date. Reverse: value indication in three lines. Plain edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-0557A; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measurements diameter 1.9 cm…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg, Johann Friedrich, 12 Mariengroschen, 1670
1670
Silver coin. Obverse: horse galloping to the left, below which the number 12. Reverse: value indication in two lines, below which the date. Plain edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-0561A; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measurement…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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Brunswick-Lüneburg-Celle, Georg Wilhelm, 1½ Pfennig, 1687
1687
Copper coin. Obverse: horse galloping to the left. Above it to the right the monogram of the ruler and below it the date. Reverse: value indication in two lines. Plain edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-0559; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal); technique striking (metal…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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Brunswick-Lüneburg-Celle, Georg Wilhelm, ducat, 1693
1693
Gold coin. Obverse: composite coat of arms encircled by the Order of the Garter and surmounted by crests. Reverse: horse galloping to the left. Below it the date in the legend. Plain edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-0560; its record gives material recorded as gold (metal); technique st…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel, August Wilhelm, 2/3 Thaler, 1716
1716
Silver coin. Obverse: crowned monogram of the ruler. Reverse: horse galloping to the left. In the exergue, value indication and date. Plain edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-0614B; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measurements diam…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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Brunswick, taler, Christian Ludwig, 1656
1656
Silver coin. Obverse: composite coat of arms, above which five crests. Reverse: within two crossed branches, leaping horse facing left. Date at the end of the circumscription. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-0557D; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking (me…
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Windrain
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Bulgaria 5 Leva silver
late 19th century
The Bulgarian silver five-leva coin is a crown-sized specie denomination issued by the Principality of Bulgaria. Following the creation of the lev in 1881 as the national currency with an official value equal to the French franc, the five-leva silver coin was introduced into circulation between 1881 and 1884. It ser…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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Bulgaria, Prince Alexander I, 10 stotinki, 1881
1881
Bronze coin. Obverse: crowned coat of arms held by two lions with banners as supporters on a decorated crowned mantle. Reverse: between two tied branches, value indication in two lines, below which the year. Smooth edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-3695A; its record gives material recor…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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Bun sen of 1 mon from the Empire of Japan
1662 - 1672
Copper coin. Obverse: within a wide smooth rim around a central square hole, four characters placed crosswise meaning: kanei tsuho [= Kanei period]. Reverse: within a wide smooth rim, character at the top. [ bun = cast from the Buddha statue that was partially destroyed in an earthquake in 1662]. The Rijksmuseum, Am…
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Berlin-George via Wikimedia Commons
modern coins
Burmese kyat coinage
19th century
Burmese kyat coinage was first established during the Konbaung dynasty under Mindon Min, the penultimate king of Burma, who founded the Royal Mint in Mandalay. Produced using coin dies manufactured in Paris, this initial currency system operated until 1889, when Burma was conquered by the British and the kyat was re…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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Byzantine Empire, follis, Justin II and Sophia, 565-578
573
Bronze coin. Obverse: the emperor and the empress seated with a celestial orb with cross between them. Reverse: between year designation Anno VIII letter M [=40, value indication, 40 nummia] with a cross above the letter. In the exergue the letters THEUPO [=Theoupolis]. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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Byzantine Empire, follis, Justinian I, 527-565
542
Bronze coin on a large flan. Obverse: bust of the emperor in cuirass and diadem, facing, holding a globus cruciger in his right hand. Reverse: between date indication "Anno XV", the letter M [=40, value indication, 40 nummia] with a cross above the letter. In the exergue the letters CON [=Constantinople]. The Rijksm…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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Canada, New Brunswick, 20 cents, 1864
1864
Silver coin. Obverse: laureate head of Queen Victoria facing left. Reverse: crown within two tied maple branches, beneath which is the denomination in two lines. Date below. Milled edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-5146; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique st…
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Jerry "Woody" from Edmonton, Canada
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Canadian large cent
1858-1920
The Canadian large cent was a bronze one-cent coin issued between 1858 and 1920, representing 1⁄100 of a Canadian dollar. Legislation enacted in 1853 initially authorised the Province of Canada to issue decimal currency alongside English pounds and shillings. When coin production was ordered in 1858 to modernise cir…
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LordCo Centre
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Canadian silver dollar
From 1935
The Canadian silver dollar is a one-dollar coin first issued for circulation by the Royal Canadian Mint in 1935 to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of King George V. Prior to regular production, three trial pattern pieces—two struck in silver and one in lead—were produced by the Royal Mint in London in 1911. The circu…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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Canton of Aargau, 2 Rappen, 1814
1814
Copper coin. Obverse: coat of arms within two branches. Reverse: within a wreath of leaves, value indication in two lines, below which is the year. Plain edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1404A; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal); technique striking (metalworking); mea…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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Canton of Basel, ½ Batzen, 1809
1809
Silver coin. Obverse: coat of arms within two tied branches. Reverse: within two tied branches, value indication in two lines, below which is the year. Plain edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1406; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking (metalworking);…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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Canton of Basel, rappen, 1810
1810
Copper coin. Obverse: decorated coat of arms within two branches. Reverse: within baroque decoration, value indication in two lines, below which is the year. Plain edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1407; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal); technique striking (metalwork…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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Canton of Bern, ½ batzen, 1796
1796
Billon coin. Obverse: decorated coat of arms. Reverse: short decorated cross with leaves in the angles. Date below in circumscription. Plain edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1415; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measurements diam…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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Canton of Bern, kreuzer, 1765
1765
Billon coin. Obverse: coat of arms. Reverse: short cross. Year at the bottom in the legend. Plain edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1412; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measurements diameter 1.8 cm x weight 1.1 g.
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