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A beautiful medal, rarely found on the market. Issued in 1832 by the Society of Lithuania and the Ruthenian Lands, it was available for purchase at the time for 5 French francs. Designed by one of France’s finest medalists—Jean Jacques Barre. Obverse: Poland breaking her chains; at the bottom, “POLONIA”; in the rim:NUNC•OLIM•ET•QUOCUMQUE•DABUNT•SE•TEMPORE•VIRES, with the ...
Finland Silver Medal 1976 - 20 Years as President Urho Kekkonen by the Finnish Numismatic Association
UNC/UNC
1 EUR
73.91g. Silver 0.925. 44mm. UNC/UNC. Edge hallmarks: SPOR 925 v 7 / 0048/1000. Obv.: Large facing portrait of Urho Kekkonen wearing spectacles. Inscription: URHO / KEKKONEN / 20 / VUOTTA / TASAVALLAN / PRESI- / DENTTINÄ / 1976 (Urho Kekkonen / 20 years / as President of the Republic / 1976). Rev.: Composition of Finnish coins and commemorative issues; magnifying glass over a coin dated 1972. ...
One of a rare series of numismatic items from the period before Poland regained its independence, which were produced in Wincenty Stefan Wiśniewski’s workshop in Warsaw. These were medals and badges of a patriotic nature. This one commemorates the proclamation of the act announcing the establishment of the Kingdom of Poland. Dimensions: 28 x 28.5 mm.
A very rare medal commemorating the Prussian victory at the Battle of Legnica in 1760 during the Seven Years' War. Scratches in the background, dents along the edge, patina. Obverse: a bust of the monarch in armor and a cloak, with an order on a ribbon, facing right; the legend around the edge reads:FRIDERICVS MAGNVS REX BORVSSORVM ETC; Reverse: a genre scene; above, the motto VIRTVTE HEROICA;...
A rare medal commemorating the 100th anniversary of the May 3 Constitution. Unsigned. Minted by K. Kurnatowski in Kraków. Bronze, diameter 42.5 mm, weight 33.33 g.
26.74g. 47mm. XF/XF. Medalier: Johan Reinhard Engelhardt (IRE under bust on obverse). Delzanno (SKM) 91 RR; Hildebrand 60. Ex Schulman b.v., Auction 382, lot 2193. Rare. Obv.: Armoured bust of Karl XII facing right with inscription around: CAROLVS•XII•DEI• GRATIA•REX•SVECIAE• ✿ 1700 (Karl XII, by the Grace of God, King of Sweden / 1700).Rev.: A lion lying calmly on the ground, fa...
A rare and highly prized early medal from the People's Republic of Poland era. Designed by Franciszek Kalfas, the medal was issued by the Numismatic Society in Kraków in 1946 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Tadeusz Kościuszko’s death. Mintage: 500 pieces. Silver, diameter 62 mm, weight 133.5 g.
A rare silver reproduction of a 19th-century medal. Struck to commemorate Florian Straszewski for his services to the city of Kraków. Designed by Józef Daniel Boehm (signed I.D.BOEHM). Shallow but numerous scratches in the background. Nice detail. Even patina. Silver, diameter 56.5 mm, weight 60.75 g. Obverse: bust facing left; in the rimTO FLORIAN STRASZEWSKI | FOR HIS SACRIFICE AND E...
Russia (USSR) / Norway Payment Token 15 Kopecks 1946 - Arktikugol Coal Mining Trust, Spitsbergen (Svalbard)
XF-/XF
1 EUR
5.08g. XF-/XF. Fedorin V, Appendix 3, 54-РДЗ; KM Tn2. The Soviet state-owned coal mining trust Arktikugol was established on 7 October 1931 to manage Soviet mining interests on Spitsbergen (Svalbard), a Norwegian Arctic archipelago. In 1932, the trust acquired the Barentsburg coal mine from a Dutch company and developed mining operations at Barentsburg, Grumant and Pyramiden. These settl...
SILVER Medal Commemorating the 125th Anniversary of the Adoption of the Constitution of May 3, 1916
57 EUR
A rare silver version, without a handle. SR hallmark on the edge. The medallion was struck at Jan Knedler’s workshop on the initiative of the Warsaw Numismatic Society. Some surface wear and dirt, but otherwise in very good condition. Silver, diameter 28.5 mm, weight 9.40 g.
One of a series of medals commemorating the 100th anniversary of the adoption of the May 3 Constitution. Designed by Aleksander Schindler, an engraver active in Kraków and, from 1883, in Lviv. The edge bears the hallmark JC. Silver, diameter 22 mm, weight 4.77 g.
A very rare medal commemorating the Prussian victory at the Battle of Lutynia in 1757 during the Seven Years' War. Scratches in the background, dents along the edge, patina. Obverse: equestrian statue facing left, with the legend in the rim:FRIDERICVS MAGNUS BORVSSORUM REX/VENIT VIDIT VICIT, with the inscription LISSAE D.5.DEC:/1757•; Reverse: a view of the battle; above, the motto:UT LAPSU ...
Silver, weight 29.35 g, diameter 41.5 mm. Designed by J. W. Höckner. The medal’s silver content meets the talar standard. Rare. The obverse features a bust of the king in armor with a cloak draped over his shoulders. The title inscription appears in the rim. On the reverse, an impressive panorama of Freiburg and a highly detailed scene depicting mining operations from the early 18th centu...
Holy Roman Empire, Bohemia Gilded Bronze Medal 1742 - Commemorating the Pragmatic Sanction and Bohemian Coronation
VF/XF-
1 EUR
17.14g. 42mm. VF/XF-. Montenuovo 1707. Obv.: Maria Theresa seated slightly left, holding a sceptre; Victory and Justice place the crown upon her head. Justice stands with her foot upon the personification of Envy. Inscription around: MAR THERESA REG UNG & BOH CORON. (Maria Theresa, Queen of Hungary and Bohemia, crowned). Rev.: Fortified tower or castle surmounted by flags, between a flower...
Germany, Third Reich, SILVER Medal, undated - For Rescue from Danger "FÜR RETTUNG AUS GEFAHR"
23 EUR
Made of .835 silver. Silver, diameter 50 mm, weight 54.90 g.
A medal that is very rare on the market. A beautiful piece with isolated background wear. Issued by the city of Lviv to honor a figure who rendered distinguished service to the city’s charitable causes. Obverse: bust facing left; Reverse: the coat of arms of Lviv on laurel and oak branches, with the inscription in the field:PRINCESS JADWIGA ZAMOYSKA-SAPIEŻYNA / GRATEFUL / LVIV / 11/3 1886; ...
An interesting and rare medal issued in 1869 to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the Union of Lublin. A nice piece. The background is slightly tarnished. Obverse: a crowned three-field coat-of-arms shield featuring the Eagle, Pogoń, and St. George; the legend around the rim reads:FREE WITH THE FREE—EQUAL WITH THE EQUAL Reverse: Legend within a wreath:300TH/ANNIVERSARY/OF/THE/UNION/OF/PO...
54.55g. 52mm. AU/AU. Medalier: Arvid Karlsteen (AK monogram below the bust on the obverse). Delzanno (SKM) 19c (Br) R; Stenström 114; Hildebrand 14. Rare. Obv.: Armoured and draped bust of Sigismund facing right, with inscription around: SIGISMVND• D•G•REX•SVECIAE• (Sigismund, by the Grace of God, King of Sweden). Rev.: The quartered arms of Poland and Lithuania within an ornamental...
Russia (USSR) / Norway Payment Token 10 Kopecks 1946 - Arktikugol Coal Mining Trust, Spitsbergen (Svalbard)
AU/AU
1 EUR
2.99g. AU/AU. Fedorin V, Appendix 3, 52-РДЗ; KM Tn1. The Soviet state-owned coal mining trust Arktikugol was established on 7 October 1931 to manage Soviet mining interests on Spitsbergen (Svalbard), a Norwegian Arctic archipelago. In 1932, the trust acquired the Barentsburg coal mine from a Dutch company and developed mining operations at Barentsburg, Grumant and Pyramiden. These settle...
119.28g. 64mm. AU/AU. St. Petersburg mint. Medaliers: V. Alexeyev (В . АЛЕКСѢЕВ . P . on the truncation of the obverse; ); Lavretsov (КОП . ЛАВРЕЦОВ . at right on the reverse exergual line). Diakov 446.1. Obv.: Bust of Nicholas I facing right. Inscription around: Б . М . НИКОЛАЙ I ИМПЕРАТОРЪ И САМОДЕРЖЕЦЪ ВСЕРОСС . (By the Grace of God,...
Russia (USSR) / Norway Payment Token 50 Kopecks 1946 - Arktikugol Coal Mining Trust, Spitsbergen (Svalbard)
AU/XF
1 EUR
3.63g. AU/XF. 50-kopeck die type, with large date numerals. Fedorin V, Appendix 3, 55-РДЗ; KM Tn4.1. The Soviet state-owned coal mining trust Arktikugol was established on 7 October 1931 to manage Soviet mining interests on Spitsbergen (Svalbard), a Norwegian Arctic archipelago. In 1932, the trust acquired the Barentsburg coal mine from a Dutch company and developed mining operations at ...
1.99g. 26mm. XF/XF. Minted in Mashhad Muqaddas by Astan Quds Razavi (Imam Reza Shrine), invoking the name of 8th Imam 'Ali ibn Musa as Sultan of Sultans. Cf. Zeno 41147; 303137.
A mint piece of a rare issue struck in nickel. Surface patina, partial fingerprint. Mintage: 500 copies.
Silver, weight 42.71 g, diameter 46 mm. Signed STIELER F. On the obverse, a bust of the prince facing right, with the legend: XAVIERVS D:G:REG:PR:POL:& L:DVX SAX:EL:ADM:. On the reverse, Mars showing military equipment to a young soldier; in the rim, the inscription VERÆ FORTITVDINIS ALIMENTA & FVLCRA; below, ACAD:ARTILL:FVND DRESD:/ M.DCC.LXVII. Following the Seven Years’ War, whic...
A medal by Czesław Makowski that is very rare on the market. Struck at the Chyliński Mint. Obverse: A fisherman; in the field, the motto “THROUGH THE BALTIC TO THE WORLD”; Reverse: a sailor watching a ship, with the inscription:THE YEAR 1920: RECLAIMING THE BALTIC; Bronze, diameter 50 mm, weight 57.47 g.
Bronze, 40 mm in diameter, weighing 31.7 g.
Obverse: Bust of Wilhelm II, with the inscription on either side: WILHELM II DEUTSCHER KAISER KONIG VON PREUSSEN; Reverse: A kneeling woman holding a model of a castle in her hands, inscription on the rim, bronze, diameter 30.21 mm, weight 12.01 g, surface gilding preserved, minor defect on the rim.
Signed "KISSING MENDEN." Dimensions: 33 x 29 mm.
A medal issued in a limited edition of 200 by Hieronim Wilder, struck in Jan Knedler’s workshop. This piece is numbered No. 84 on the rim. Obverse: bust facing left, with the inscription along the rim:PRINCE ZDZISŁAW LUBOMIRSKI; Reverse: IN SELFLESSNESS/OUR SILENT/MOMENT/UNTIL DEATH/IN WORK—MOMENT/OF REST. MAYOR OF THE CAPITAL CITY OF WARSAW 1915–1917; Bronze, diameter 50 mm, weight 40....
ČNS Brno, 179th auction. – Jeton after the model of a thaler issue of Louis Jagiellon, cf. J. Hásková: Pražské groše (1300–1526), NM Chaurova sbírka No. 635. – Ag 999, 7.55 g, engraved by J. Jelínek, signed, RS‑53b, mintage 104 pcs.
Španiel O., 1937. – On the death of TGM, 30 mm, matt.
A popular item that is rarely found on the market. A commemorative medal honoring Prince Józef Poniatowski. Slight surface damage. Obverse: bust facing right, with the signature CAUNOIS F• in the center, and the legend along the rim:JOZEF XIĄZE PONIATOWSKI.; Reverse: the personification of Poland holding an urn containing the prince’s ashes; in the center, the inscription ZYL DLA OYCZYZN...
Partially painted. Zinc, diameter 40.5 mm, weight 21.34 g.
Russia Bronze Medal 1865 - Death of Tsesarevich Grand Duke Nicholas Alexandrovich - Alexander II (1855-1881)
AU/UNC
1 EUR
27.63g. 36mm. AU/UNC. St. Petersburg mint. Medalier: N. Kozin (Н . КОЗИНЪ . Р . on the bust truncation); design by I. Chukmasov (СОЧ . И . ЧУКМАСОВЪ below the bust). Diakov 732.1. Obv.: Bust of Tsesarevich Grand Duke Nicholas Alexandrovich left. Inscription around and below: БГОВЕРНЫЙ ГОСУДАРЬ ЦЕСАРЕВИЧЪ И ВЕЛИКIЙ КНЯЗЬ НИКОЛАЙ...
A very rare medal commemorating the Prussian victory at the Battle of Dobromierz in 1745 during the Second Silesian War. Visually appealing, with visible signs of minor dents along the edge and a slightly discolored background. Obverse: Victoria, with the motto in a semicircle:ES SIEGT DER PREUSSEN MUTH., in the section D.4 IUNII/1745; Reverse: a battle scene; above, the motto HIER FLOS VIEL H...
A rare and highly sought-aftermedal bearing the image of Józef Piłsudski—Head of State. According tothe catalog, only 30 pieceswere mintedin .925 silver. Number 12. Designed by Bohdan Chmielewski. .925 silver, diameter 70 mm, weight 181.40 g.
A very nice plaque featuring an image of Father Skarga and his "Prayer for the Homeland." Mounted on wood. The item is in very good condition. The plaque measures 25 x 30 cm.
Brass, dimensions: 12 x 11.5 cm, weight: 579.5 g.
A well-known medal designed by Chromego. A highly regarded piece, in its original box. Bronze, dimensions 97 x 81.5 mm, weight 347.34 g.
Czapski6114 R3, brown, diameter 40.45 mm, weight 30.16 g, nice patina, old grime, minor old surface imperfections, a rare regional piece.
A beautiful gorget. Made according to a design by Czesław Chojnowski. Unsigned version. The item is in very good condition. Brass, gilded; shield dimensions: 14.5 x 18 cm.
A rare medal designed by Chromy. Dimensions: 10 x 9 cm, weight: 358.6 g.
Silver, weight 11.28 g, diameter 32 mm. Designed by Johann Kittel (unsigned). Worn on the reverse. Preserved with a beautiful patina. The obverse depicts the moment a lightning bolt struck the powder tower in Wrocław on June 21, 1749, leading to a catastrophe and the explosion of the gunpowder stored in the tower. The reverse shows the scene after the explosion. There are some medals where yo...
Španiel O., 1928. – JSEM RAŽEN Z ČESKÉHO KOVU (I am struck from Czech metal).
Dimensions: 19 x 24 cm.
A popular commemorative coin. Silver, diameter 40.5 mm, weight 36.83 g.
Leopold II 1790–1792. – Larger silver jeton for the coronation in Prague in 1791. – Novák V-XVI-Q-3b, Montenuovo-2240.
choice EF
50 EUR
Leopold II 1790–1792. – Larger silver jeton for the coronation in Prague in 1791. – 8-line inscription below crown / crowned Bohemian lion left leaning on the Babenberg shield and holding the Hungarian double cross in right paw. – Novák V-XVI-Q-3b, Montenuovo-2240. – 25 mm, 4.39 g.
Španiel O., 1935. – On the 85th birthday of TGM, 30 mm, glossy.
The 8th Congress of the Polish United Workers' Party (PZPR) was held February 11–15, 1980, in Warsaw. Brass, diameter 82 mm, weight 225.6 g.
PolandThird Republic of Poland (since 1989) Obverse: Head of Tomasz Bylicki facing right, at the bottom ÆTATIS SVÆ LXXV; Reverse: A commemorative inscription in sixteen lines: “TO THE LONG-TIME CURATOR OF THE COINS AND MEDALS COLLECTION AT THE NATIONAL MUSEUM IN WARSAW, CURATOR OF THE NUMISMATIC COLLECTIONS OF THE STATE MINT AND SENIOR CURATOR AT THE HISTORICAL MUSEUM, TOMASZ BYLICKI, M. S...
Jan III Sobieski (1674–1696), Medal commemorating the formation of the anti-Turkish Holy League, 1684, by Jan Höhn the Younger, Gdańsk; Obverse: A wreath enclosing a bust of John III facing right; on the shoulder cut, the mark I•H; above the wreath, a crown; the inscription reads: IOANNI III REGI POLONIARUM ORTHODOXO FIDEI DEFENSORI EXERCITUUM CHRISTIANITATIS…; Reverse: A crescent moon...
A well-known medal by Chromego. A highly prized item that rarely appears on the market. Bronze, 9 cm in diameter.
Silver. Signed T. Pingo. F. A commemorative medal struck on the occasion of the coronation of Stanisław August Poniatowski, intended for distinguished guests invited to the ceremony. Mint condition. Beautiful, dark patina.
A commemorative medal marking the 60th anniversary of the restoration of independence...
I/II
663 EUR
Polish People's Republic (1952–1989), Medal commemorating the 60th anniversary of the restoration of independence, 1978, designed by Antoni Kostrzewa; Obverse: Józef Piłsudski on horseback, facing left; Reverse: The Legion Eagle holding a wreath in its beak, next to it the Marshal’s mace wrapped in a sash bearing the inscription JÓZEFOWI / PIŁSUDSKIEMU, and below, in smaller letters, 6...
In superb condition, this beautiful and exceptionally striking medal was struck in 1635 to commemorate the event known as the Peace of Sztumska Wieś. This medal is available on the market in several variants—we offer the one signed with the initials of two outstanding medalists: Sebastian Dadler (S D) and Jan Hohn the Elder (J H). Minted during the reign of Władysław IV, around 1642, to c...
Sigismund III Vasa (1587–1632), Medal commemorating the Victory at Smolensk (electrotyped copy of the 1611 medal); Obverse: A figure facing slightly to the left, in armor, a cloak, and a laurel wreath, holding a rapier and a regimental standard, with the Order of the Golden Fleece on his chest; in the background, a crown and a helmet; SIGISMVNDVS . III . D : G : REX . POL • MAG : DVX : LIT...
A set of 5 medals from the State Mint, in an elegant case.
Sweden Gilt Bronze Medal ND (1700) - Gustav Vasa and the Liberation of Sweden from Political and Religious Oppression - Karl XII (1697-1718)
UNC/UNC R
1 EUR
60.45g. 52mm. UNC/UNC. Hole in the edge. Medalier: Arvid Karlsteen (AK monogram below the bust on the obverse). Delzanno (SKM) 6b (GBr) R; Stenström 110; Hildebrand 5. Rare. Obv.: Armoured bust of Gustav Vasa facing right, with inscription around: GUSTAVVS•I• D•G•REX•SVECIAE• (Gustav I, by the Grace of God, King of Sweden). Rev.: Triumphal arch surmounted by an equestrian figure o...
Dimensions: 9 x 5.5 cm.
Sweden Gilt Bronze Medal 1680 - Swedish Royal Family: Karl X Gustav, Hedwig Eleonora and Karl XI - Karl XI (1660-1697)
AU/AU R
1 EUR
48.73g. 47mm. AU/AU. Medalier: Arvid Karlsteen. Delzanno (SKM) 82d RR; Hildebrand 62; Stenström 32. Rare. Obv.: Conjoined right-facing busts of Karl X Gustav and Queen Hedwig Eleonora with inscription around: C · GVS · REX · HED · ELEONO · REG · (Karl Gustav, King / Hedwig Eleonora, Queen).Rev.: Bust of Karl XI facing right with inscription around: CAROLVS · XI · D · G · REX · SVE ...
A medal struck to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Faculty of Law at the University of Warsaw, designed by Aumiller, in a style clearly reminiscent of interwar medals. Comes with a box and a pin. Silver-plated tombac, diameter 50 mm, weight 49.5 g. Pin dimensions: 18 x 15 mm.
62.41g. 53mm. AU/XF. Traces of oxidations. Medalier: Arvid Karlsteen (AK on truncation). Hyckert XVII, 1 (p. 84). Very rare. Obv.: Armored bust of Adjutant General Knut Leijonhufvud right, with long flowing hair and ornate cuirass with inscription around: CAN·LEYONHVFWVD·L·B·ET·REG· CORP·CVSTOD·ET·GENERAL·ADIVT· (Knut Leijonhufvud, Baron, and Adjutant General of the Royal Bodyguard)...
Sweden Silver Medal 1654 - Coronation of Karl X Gustav at Uppsala Cathedral, 6 June - Karl X Gustav (1654-1660)
XF/AU R
1 EUR
39.92g. 46mm. XF/AU. Medalier: Erich Parise (PARISE below the obverse bust). Delzanno (SKM) 18a R; Hildebrand 10. Rare. Obv.: Bust of Karl X Gustav facing left with inscription around: CAROLUS GUSTAVUS REX (Karl Gustav, King). Rev.: Karl X Gustav seated at left, receiving the crown from the standing Queen Christina; radiant divine emblem above, with inscription around: A DEO ET CHRISTINA (From...