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postcards

'Avant!......apres'

ca. 1902

This object is a printed picture postcard titled 'Avant!.....aprés', produced around 1902 and attributed as probably German. Executed as a lithograph using printing ink on card, the postcard measures approximately 9 cm in height by 14 cm in width. The recto of the postcard depicts three sequential narrative scenes.…

postcards

'Conférence pour le désarmément

ca. 1906

'Conférence pour le désarmément — Postcard, by Unknown, made in Milan, dated ca. 1906.

medals

'Hierdoor tot Hooger' Drawing Academy in Rotterdam, medal of the first size

1820

'Hierdoor tot Hooger' Drawing Academy in Rotterdam, medal of the first size, 1820. Bronze medal. Obverse: seated woman with flame on her head, representing the Art of Drawing, drawing on canvas that she holds on her knees; before her a rooster, behind her pair of compasses and set square, leaning against a truncated…

postcards

'Honni soit qui mal y pense'

ca. 1910

This collectible object is an erotic postcard produced circa 1910 in France by an unknown maker. Printed on card as a lithograph, the postcard measures approximately 9 cm in height by 14 cm in width. The illustration depicts an optical illusion featuring a woman emerging from a broken egg, with a small winged Cupid…

postcards

'Honni soit qui mal y pense'

ca. 1910

'Honni soit qui mal y pense' — Postcard, by Unknown, made in France, dated ca. 1910.

postcards

'Je te permets de m'aimer'

ca. 1910

'Je te permets de m'aimer' — Postcard, by Unknown, made in Germany, dated ca. 1910.

postcards

'L'Eunuque'

ca. 1905

'L'Eunuque' — Postcard, by Unknown, made in France, dated ca. 1905.

modern coins

't Gehoor, scene engraved on a Leicester stoter

1586 - 1597

Silver medal. Obverse: with mouth wide open, a man sits on a bench, points into the air with the finger of his raised right hand, and holds a piece of paper in his left hand; at the same time he raises his left leg; on his head he wears a cap; in the background: a barrel above an inscription. Reverse: original desig…

modern coins

't Gesigt, scene engraved on a Leicester stoter

1586 - 1597

Silver medal. Obverse: man facing right with spectacles and cap sits reading; exergue: inscription. Reverse: original design: bust of a man facing left with laurel wreath within circumscription. Possibly a stoter. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as NG-VG-16-127; its record gives material recorded as si…

modern coins

't Gevoel, scene engraved on a Leicester stoter

1586 - 1597

Silver medal. Obverse: seated man facing left clutches his head with his right hand; at his feet a dog, in the background on the right: a hat; exergue: inscription. Reverse: original design: bust of a man facing left with laurel wreath within circumscription. Possibly a stoter. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this…

postcards

'The Sleeping Venus'

ca. 1910

'The Sleeping Venus' — Postcard, by Unknown, made in Dresden, dated ca. 1910.

postcards

'YOU Are The Man I Want'

1914-1918

'YOU Are The Man I Want' — Postcard, by The Regent Publishing Co. Ltd., made in Britain, dated 1914-1918.

clocks

"Balloon" Shelf Clock, Simon Willard, 1780–90

1780–90

"Balloon" Shelf Clock made by Simon Willard (1753–1848), dated 1780–90, from American. The museum records its materials as: Mahogany, pine; brass, iron, steel, lead, synthetic cord (modern). Recorded dimensions: 29 3/4 × 12 3/4 × 4 1/2 in. (75.6 × 32.4 × 11.4 cm).

clocks

"DS" - Vienna Table Clock

1632

This beautifully crafted Viennese table clock presents itself in a case reduced to the bare essentials in terms of decoration. The only visible ornamentation are the winged cherub heads placed in the spandrels of the display-side dial. The square movement bears the inscription "Wyen" underneath the balance, and is…

jetons

"Fox and Raven" after Aesop fable, Johann Jakob Lauer, 18th century

18th century

"Fox and Raven" after Aesop fable made by Possibly Johann Jakob Lauer (German, 1788–1823), dated 18th century, from probably German. The museum records its materials as: Silver. Recorded dimensions: Diameter (Confirmed): 1 1/8 in. × 1/16 in. (28.3 × 1.5 mm).

badges insignia

"Please offer me a seat" badge and card

2017

This circular pin-back badge, accompanied by a card and an information pamphlet, was designed in-house and manufactured by Transport for London (TfL) in 2017. The badge measures 5.5 cm in diameter and is fitted with a safety pin fastening on the reverse. The associated card measures 5.4 cm high by 8.5 cm long, and t…

posters

"Poster for the German Home Work Exhibition Berlin 1906"

"Poster for the German Home Work Exhibition Berlin 1906" is held by Käthe Kollwitz Museum Berlin. Museum description: Käthe Kollwitz: "Poster for the German Home Work Exhibition Berlin 1906", poster with lettering, 1906 lithograph. The museum record gives measurements sheet dimensions (height): 71.1 cm, sheet dimens…

posters

"Poster of the German Home Work Exhibition Berlin 1906"

"Poster of the German Home Work Exhibition Berlin 1906" is held by Käthe Kollwitz Museum Berlin. Museum description: Käthe Kollwitz: "Poster of the German Home Work Exhibition Berlin 1906", pictorial motif of the poster - without the lettering, 1906 Lithograph. The museum record gives measurements Sheet dimensions (…

stamps

"Return of Peace" issue, Algeria, 1963

1963

The "Return of Peace" issue comprises 8 postage stamps released by Algeria on 6 January 1963. The StampWorld catalogue lists 8 stamps in the issue (StampWorld numbers 395–402), printed in 8 design types. Values and colours recorded for the issue: 0.05Fr multicoloured; 0.10Fr multicoloured; 0.25Fr multicoloured; 0.9…

medals

"Somers Medal", 1830–70

1830–70

Medal in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (accession 83.2.389), catalogued by the museum's The American Wing department under the title “"Somers Medal"”. The museum dates it 1830–70. It is attributed to Charles Cushing Wright. The museum records the medium as Bronze and the dimensions as Diam. 2 1/4 in. (5.7…

medals

"To Hannover" medal 1837/1849

1837 - 1849

Brass medal with milled edge, on the obverse the portrait of Queen Victoria facing left with legend and exergue inscription, on the reverse the crowned Duke of Cumberland on horseback riding to the right over a dragon, with legend and exergue inscription. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-2-161…

modern coins

"Zwaantjesduit" (swan duit) for the Dutch East Indies, 1836

1836

The object is classified as a coin, titled a "swan duit" for the Dutch East Indies. Its original Dutch title translates to "Swan duit for the Dutch East Indies, 1836." The catalogue entry provides no detailed description of the coin's specific visual design or particular inscriptions and legends, noting only in its…

modern coins

"Zwaantjesduit" for the Dutch East Indies, 1836

1836

Copper pattern coin. Obverse: crowned coat of arms containing a swan, between the year. Reverse: two-line inscription: INDIE NEDERL, above which is a star and below which are two stars. Plain edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-4957; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal); t…

clocks

« La clémence de Napoléon envers Madame de Hatzfeld ». Importante pendule mystérieuse en bronze finement ciselé

Vers 1830

« La clémence de Napoléon envers Madame de Hatzfeld ». Importante pendule mystérieuse en bronze finement ciselé, patiné et doré à l'or mat et à l'or bruni ; le mouvement dissimulé, est inscrit dans un trumeau de forme borne orné d’un tain au mercure d’où émergent les aiguilles et les heures en chiffres romains. La…

pocket watches

(157) EARLY GOLD PATEK LÉPINE WITH QUARTER REPEATER

Case back engraved with a central coat of arms featuring a crescent moon and star surmounted by a crown with foliage, a fluted Breguet-style center section, and a Soviet silver hallmark (14K). Movement: Quarter-repeater striking on bells; silver-plated and engine-turned (guilloché) movement plate; duplex escapement…

ancient coins

(small) AE2 from the Roman Empire of Constans I, 337-350

337 - 350

Reverse: soldier advancing right, leading a child to his left out of a hut under a tree, spear in left hand, in the exergue the letters ALEF. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-0119B; its record gives material recorded as bronze (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measurements diameter…

banknotes

[Underground banknote with Lech Wałęsa], Niezależny Bank Polski., 1983

1983

[Underground banknote with Lech Wałęsa], Niezależny Bank Polski., 1983 is held by Open Society Archives at Central European University, dated 1983. Museum description: col. print; The museum record gives place associated: Poland; maker recorded: Niezależny Bank Polski.

stamps

$2 Alexander Hamilton Beer revenue stamp single

1871

$2 Alexander Hamilton Beer revenue stamp single — revenue stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 1999.2018.468), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA REA29. Dated by the museum: 1871. Medium: paper; ink (red brown / black). Scott's REA numbers cover United States beer stamps, used to sh…

stamps

$2 Columbus in Chains single

1893

$2 Columbus in Chains single — postage stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 1980.2493.1639), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA 242. Dated by the museum: 1893. Depicts: Christopher Columbus, Italian, 1451 - 1506. Medium: paper; ink (brown red) / engraving.

stamps

$2.60 Graf Zeppelin Passing Globe forgery single

c. 1930-1938

$2.60 Graf Zeppelin Passing Globe forgery single — postage stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 0.197716.4), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA C15. Dated by the museum: c. 1930-1938. Medium: paper; ink (blue). Scott's C numbers cover United States airmail stamps. This entry docume…

stamps

$20 Documentary Conveyance revenue stamp single

1862

$20 Documentary Conveyance revenue stamp single — revenue stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 1998.2013.3254.1), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA R98a. Dated by the museum: 1862. Medium: paper; ink (orange). Scott's R numbers cover the general (documentary) revenue stamps of the…

stamps

$200 Documentary Internal Revenue revenue stamp single

1862

$200 Documentary Internal Revenue revenue stamp single — revenue stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 1998.2013.3258.1), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA R102c. Dated by the museum: 1862. Medium: paper; ink (green, red). Scott's R numbers cover the general (documentary) revenue st…

banknotes

1 000 000 Lira, Central Bank of Turkey, Turkey, 1995–1996 (Pick 209)

1995-1996

This 1 000 000 Lira note was issued in Turkey by the Central Bank of Turkey, with dates recorded from 1995–1996. It belongs to the Old lira (1923-2005) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Republic (1923-date). It measures 160 × 76 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog…

banknotes

1 000 000 Rials, Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Iran, 2010–2015 (Pick 154B)

2010-2015

This 1 000 000 Rials note was issued in Iran by the Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran, with dates recorded from 2010–2015. It belongs to the Second Rial (1932-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Islamic Republic (1979-date). It measures 160 × 75 mm and is printed…

banknotes

1 000 000 Rials, Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Iran, 2026

2026

This 1 000 000 Rials note was issued in Iran by the Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran, dated 2026. It belongs to the Second Rial (1932-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Islamic Republic (1979-date). It measures 156 × 71 mm and is printed on paper. Numista ident…

banknotes

1 Baht (1 บาท), Bank of Thailand, Thailand, 1954–1969 (Pick 74)

1954-1969

This 1 Baht note was issued in Thailand by the Bank of Thailand, with dates recorded from 1954–1969. It belongs to the Baht (1897-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) (1946-2016). It measures 126 × 66 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Cata…

banknotes

1 Balboa, Central Bank of Issue of the Republic of Panama, Panama, 1941 (Pick 22)

1941

This 1 Balboa note was issued in Panama by the Central Bank of Issue of the Republic of Panama, dated 1941. It belongs to the Balboa (1904-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Republic (1903-date). It measures 158 × 67 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of Worl…

banknotes

1 Boliviano, Bank of the Bolivian Nation, Bolivia, 1911 (Pick 103)

1911

This 1 Boliviano note was issued in Bolivia by the Bank of the Bolivian Nation, dated 1911. It belongs to the First boliviano (1864-1963) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Republic (1825-2009). It measures 140 × 70 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper…

banknotes

1 Boliviano, Bank of the Bolivian Nation, Bolivia, 1911 (Pick 104)

1911

This 1 Boliviano note was issued in Bolivia by the Bank of the Bolivian Nation, dated 1911. It belongs to the First boliviano (1864-1963) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Republic (1825-2009). It measures 140 × 70 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper…

modern coins

1 Cent, Liberia, 1833

1833

Museum specimen in the Smithsonian National Numismatic Collection (NU.NU72866), dated 1833, place made: Liberia. Museum record — Object name in the museum record: token. Materials: copper (overall material); overall:.24 cm x 2.83 cm; 3/32 in x 1 1/8 in.

modern coins

1 Cent, United States, 1793

1793

Museum specimen in the Smithsonian National Numismatic Collection (1995.0332.0001), dated 1793, place made: United States. Museum record — Object name in the museum record: coin. Maker or mint: United States Mint. Materials: bronze (overall material); overall: 26.9 mm; 1 1/16 in.

banknotes

1 Colón, Banco Internacional de Costa Rica, Costa Rica, 1918–1935 (Pick 158)

1918-1935

This 1 Colón note was issued in Costa Rica by Banco Internacional de Costa Rica, with dates recorded from 1918–1935. It belongs to the Colón (1896-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: First Republic (1848-1948). It measures 147 × 64 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard C…

banknotes

1 Dinar (دينار), Iraq, 1931–1932 (Pick 3)

1931-1932

This 1 Dinar note was issued in Iraq, with dates recorded from 1931–1932. It belongs to the Dinar (1931-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Faisal I (1921-1933). It measures 161 × 91 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pic…

banknotes

1 dinar banknote

1 dinar banknote is held by Pavel Golia Library Trebnje. Museum description: Yugoslavia, 1944. Museum record — Object name in the museum record: Bankovec za 1 dinar. These details come from the Pavel Golia Library Trebnje's own record of this object; how far it represents a wider collectible type has not been inde…

banknotes

1 Dīnar, Central Bank of Jordan, Jordan, 1423–1442 (2002–2021) (Pick 34)

1423-1442 (2002-2021)

This 1 Dīnar note was issued in Jordan by the Central Bank of Jordan, with dates recorded from 1423–1442 (2002–2021). It belongs to the Dinar (1949-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein (1999-date). It measures 133 × 74 mm and is printed on paper. T…

banknotes

1 Dinar, Central Bank of Kuwait, Kuwait, 1968 (1968–1980) (Pick 13)

1968 (1968-1980)

This 1 Dinar note was issued in Kuwait by the Central Bank of Kuwait, dated 1968 (1968–1980). It belongs to the Dinar (1960-1990 and 1991-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Jaber III al-Ahmad al-Sabah (1977-2006). It measures 138 × 68 mm and is printed on paper. The Standa…

banknotes

1 Dīnar, Jordan, 1952 (Pick 6)

1952

This 1 Dīnar note was issued in Jordan, dated 1952. It belongs to the Dinar (1949-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Hussein bin Talal (1952-1999). and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 6. Obverse: King Hussein at right.…

modern coins

1 Dollar Coin, United States, 1849

1849

Museum specimen in the Smithsonian National Numismatic Collection (NU.68.159.0413), dated 1849, place made: United States. Museum record — Object name in the museum record: Coin. Maker or mint: United States Mint. Materials: gold (overall metal); struck (overall production method); overall:.9 mm x 12.9 mm; 1/32 in…