Medals auctions
For over two hundred and thirty years, they lay in the dim light of family caskets, carefully protected from the storms of history, so that today we can offer them to you at auction with great pride. Here is the only known set —a gold medal and a token—dedicated to Frederick von Buxhövden, the decorated commander and Governor of Warsaw, St. Petersburg, and Riga. A unique pair passed down ...
Here is a very rare medal from the time of King Stanisław August Poniatowski. It commemorates the first hot-air balloon flight over the territory of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, which took place on May 10, 1789, in Warsaw. This is a silver version, unseen at Polish auctions, with a reverse side lacking the inscription “VARSOVIAE MDCCLXXXVIII.” It is absent from the archives of Poli...
A medal commemorating the death of Tsar Alexander I, in cabinet condition. This medal, designed by Henry-François Brandt (signed BRANDT F.), was struck at the Royal Mint in Berlin. A rare silver version (whereas most examples are cast in bronze). In very nice condition. The medal retains its luster along the rim and features a beautiful, layered patina—common among medals that were stored i...
Russia. Medal in memory of the visit of Emperor Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra Feodorovna to France, October 5-9, 1896, Replica! France, Paris Mint, copy of the 1980s. Medalist J.C. Chaplain (obverse side — on the edge of the image: J.C. / CHAPLAIN). On the edge — the mark of the Paris Mint from January 1, 1880 (cornucopia) and the designation of the metal: 'METAL.P'. Bronze 156.19 g. D...
Russia. Medal in memory of the capture of Erzurum, June 27, 1829, and the crossing of the Balkans, July 8, 1829, from a series of medals for the events of the Russo-Turkish War of 1828–1829. Prussia. Berlin, 1830. Loos Medal Workshop (obverse side — under the edge of the image: G.LOOS DIR.). Medalist G. Gube (unsigned). Bronze 24 g. Diameter 38 mm. PCGS SP 63. Only 1 pcs in higher grade.
Meissen, Medal Commemorating the Fall of the Free City of Gdańsk in 1939 - The Campaign in Poland
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47 EUR
A rare porcelain medal commemorating the fall of the Free City of Gdańsk. This German medal was struck to mark the annexation of Gdańsk by the Third Reich during the Nazi campaign in Poland in September 1939. Manufactured at the State Porcelain Factory in Meissen. A white porcelain variant with a gilded rim. Diameter 48 mm, weight 17.80 g.
One from a unique series of satirical “anti-speculation” medals. It commemorates the high prices Warsaw faced toward the end of World War I, which, as Tadeusz Kałkowski so beautifully put it, “were carefully cultivated by speculators known at the time as ‘paskarze.’” This particular piece features a spider with a deliberately long nose and the blunt slogan “TO THE HYDRA-LIKE SPE...
Romania. Medal 1891 Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the King's reign; by A. Scharff. Averse: Bust of Charles I of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen, who was elected King of Romania in 1881. Reverse: Within a laurel wreath, inscribed with the victories of the Romanian army in the Russo-Turkish War and the dates 1877, 1881, and 1889, stands the word "Romania" with a palm branch and the coats of arm...
FranceMaria Leszczyńska, Princess of Poland, daughter of Stanisław Leszczyński Obverse: Bust of the queen (wife of Louis XV and daughter of Stanisław Leszczyński) facing left; below, the signature DU VIVER. F., MARIA D G FR ET NAV REGINA; Obverse: Landscape against the backdrop of the rising sun, a star at the top, FŒCUNDO IMPLEBIT LUMINE TERRAS, in the field MAISON DE / LA REINE / 1732 ...
France. Louis XVI (1774-1792). Token 1786, Etats de Bretagne. Silver 6.12 g. 28 mm. Feu 8790, Daniel 135-138. Small scratches.
Medal Russian Tsars - Emperors: Nicholas II 1868-1918. Silver .500, 15.00 g. 30 mm.
A commemorative token marking the coronation of John III as King of Poland on February 2, 1676. It highlights what paved Sobieski’s path to the throne—his victories. The reverse depicts a hand emerging from the clouds, holding a sword from which hang wreaths of laurel, oak, and olive. Above it is the Royal Crown, with the inscription PER HAS AD ISTAM (Through these to that) in the rim. A b...
A striking 4-ducat medal. It is the work of the renowned medalist Jan Buchheim, who was active in Silesia in the 17th century (1623–1683). He lived permanently in Wrocław and, as Adam Wiącek describes his career, was a freelance artist. He worked for royal courts, the Silesian Piasts, and the Wrocław City Council. He crafted the dies for medals of Polish kings, including one commemorating...
Medal Commemorating the Voyage of the MS Piłsudski and MS Batory to America in 1937 (GAL)
2 RR
47 EUR
A very rare medal struck for the Gdynia America Line company, depicting two of its flagship transatlantic liners—the MS Piłsudski and the MS Batory. It features the hole at the 12 o’clock position typical of these medals; otherwise, it is in beautiful condition. The surface has a natural mint luster. Unsigned. Brass, diameter 31 mm, weight 8.17 g.
A single scratch on the wreath; otherwise, it's very nice. A rare and sought-after item—the first medal struck after the war at the Warsaw Mint. Designed by Stefan Koźbielewski. Silver, diameter 35 mm, weight 18.94 g
A very well-preserved medal commemorating the coronation of Stanisław August, which was presented to high-ranking guests in attendance at the ceremony. According to Raczyński: “The gold medals were distributed only to the most distinguished gentlemen; the silver ones went to those of the next rank of honor; and the third type of medal, struck in Toruń, was distributed to the common people...
A very rare medal designed by Ewa Olszewska-Borys. Struck in platinum, with a mintage of 200 pieces. 999 fineness, diameter 40 mm, weight 31.0 g.
A medal from the time of Nicholas I, awarded for academic achievement at the Boys' Gymnasium. Comes with the original box. Rare. Silver, diameter 42 mm, weight 25.48 g.
Although the election of Augustus the Strong’s only son (from his legitimate marriage) marked the beginning of the War of the Polish Succession, it was commemorated with a beautiful medal. It is the work of the Nuremberg medalist Peter Paul Werner, who depicted the personification of Polonia with the symbol of eternal life (a pomegranate) and the coat of arms of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonw...
A very nice detail. A few minor nicks on the page with the insignia. Heavy patina. SR hallmark on the edge. Obverse: Coronation regalia, inscription: FREEDOM, UNITY, INDEPENDENCE/November 5, 1916/PROCLAMATION OF POLISH INDEPENDENCE Reverse: Coat of arms of the November Uprising Silver, diameter 26 mm, weight 7.94 g.
A highly prized medal of King Augustus with a provenance dating back to the 19th century. This medal comes from a mysterious collection known, among other things, for its multi-ducat and multi-thaler coins of Royal Poland (a circular die mark on the rim, at the 12 o’clock position). The subject of this die has intrigued numismatists for many years. One of the invited speakers will attempt to...
Medal Commemorating the 200th Anniversary of the Battle of Vienna, Sobieski, Kraków 1883
1-/2+
116 EUR
A stylistically beautiful medal with a deep, mirror-like background. Mint-quality, with only some heavier wear on the sides of Sobieski’s portrait. Produced by M. Kurnatowski (signed below the portrait) in Kraków in 1883. A type featuring a four-field shield (with an angel and the Virgin Mary); medals with the same obverse are also known to exist with a five-field shield (featuring the Sobi...
Wood, diameter 53 mm, weight 19.11 g.
A beautiful medal on which, despite its small diameter, the artist has created a tall, three-dimensional relief with a 3D effect, particularly on the side depicting the entire army. It features a distinctive dark brown patina. Obverse: a scene of the oath-taking in Kraków’s Main Square. Reverse: Kościuszko on horseback, leading the scythemen. Bronze, diameter 30 mm, weight 11.04 g.
Issue minted at the beginning of World War I. Medal designed by Arthur L. Galambos. Obverse: Bust of Kaiser Wilhelm II, right ICH KENNE KEINE PARTEIEN MEHR ICH KENNE NUR DEUTSCHE. 4. AUG. 1914 Reverse: sword with an inscription in five lines on its sides 19-14 / +IN AUFGE-DRUNGENER / NOTWEHR-MIT REINEM / GEWISSEN-UND REINER / HAND ER-GREIFEN / WIR DAS-SCHWERT Silver, diameter 34 mm, weig...
A very rare medal minted in a run of about 40 pieces (for convention participants) by the Warsaw Mint. Unsigned, designed by Stefan Rufin Koźbielewski. The obverse depicts the facade of Stefan Batory University in Vilnius, while the reverse alludes to the groundbreaking work of Polish scientist Witelon-Ciołek. Traces of varnish remain in the recesses; otherwise, it is in very good condition....
More pronounced surface wear (slightly cleaned). Silver, diameter 43.5 mm, weight 34.28 g.
A beautiful medal by the Gdańsk master Sebastian Dadler from the time of Sigismund III Vasa. This medal was not struck to commemorate a specific event. It is a work that serves as a medallic manifesto—an expression of the desire to end wars. In German terminology, it is referred to as a Friedenswunsch-Medaille (medal of the wish for peace). The date inscribed on it (1628) refers to the Poli...
Brass, 32 mm in diameter, 11.85 g in weight.
A rare silver medal commemorating the wedding of the Polish princess Klementyna Sobieska to James III, a pretender to the English throne. Designed by Otto Hamerani (signed beneath the bust). Maria was betrothed to the son of the deposed King of England, whose opponents orchestrated her abduction. They imprisoned her at Ambras Castle in Innsbruck, but thanks to the efforts of Irish officers, sh...
A massive, large medal from a series of numismatic pieces commemorating the 300th anniversary of the Romanov dynasty. Signed M.C. (Mikhail Skoudnov). Bronze, 75 mm in diameter, weighing 204.3 g.
A striking 17th-century medal by one of Poland’s most outstanding medalists— Sebastian Dadler. This work by the Gdańsk master was created for the court in the Netherlands to commemorate the death of William II of Orange, the Governor of the Netherlands, who went down in history for his failed coup attempt, to which the reverse of this medal alludes. As inscribed on its rim: MAGNIS EXCIDIT...
Austria. Franz Joseph (1848-1916). Medal 1856, by M. Sebald and Drentwett. Commemorating the end of the Crimean War and the signing of the Treaty of Paris (March 30, 1856). Averse: 1856 surrounded by seven coats of arms. Reverse: Preserve your peace, through him blossoms blessing and happiness, seated female figure with a panel of the participating states: Austria, France, Russia, England, Pru...
A very well-preserved, small, 19th-century baptismal medal. No inscription on the reverse. Silver hallmark on the rim. Silver, diameter 33 mm, weight 12.33 g.
A commemorative medal from the exhibition held in September 1925 in Gniezno. Designed by medalist Constantin Starck and struck in Berlin. One side features a bust of Bolesław Chrobry, commemorating the 900th anniversary of the coronation of Poland’s first king, which fell in 1925. Rare; only this single piece is listed in the Onebid archive. Now available in our collection for the first tim...
PolandPolish People’s Republic (1952–1989) Obverse: Images of eight coins; in the center: GABINET / NUMIZMATYCZNY / ZAMKU / KRÓLEWSKIEGO / W / WARSZAWIE; Reverse: Images of eight coins; inside, the monogram of Stanisław August; designed by Hanna Roszkiewicz tombac, 69.7 mm, 117.35 g, mintage of 3,000 pieces
A numismatic piece valued for its impressive grade, especially for medals from the era of Royal Poland. Here is one of the medals commemorating Jan Ludwik Regemann—a doctor of medicine who treated King Stanisław August for the wounds he sustained during an attempted kidnapping by the Bar Confederates. It is the work of the king’s court medalist, Jan Filip Holzhausser, who produced it in t...
A rare medal from the period of the Partitions. One of a series of medals commemorating great figures, struck in France. Signed PETIT and DURAND. Bronze, diameter 41 mm, weight 40.6 g.
Set of 15 silver replicas of the world's most valuable and rare historical postage stamps. The set includes replicas of stamps from Sweden, Germany, and a very rare one from the Cape of Good Hope. All replica stamps are made of .999 fine silver. Set in an elegant box.
In very good condition. A single chip on the edge and some scratches on the reverse. Beautiful luster and patina. Medal struck to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the reign of Charles I. Signed A. SCHARFF. Bronze, diameter 64 mm, weight 105.72 g.
Checkers medals, also known as checkers stones, remain a little-studied yet fascinating aspect of numismatics. They were first described as early as 1881. They were found, among other places, in the collection of Dr. Rewoliński, a numismatist from Radom. Cezary Wilanowski described them at the time as follows: “…checkers with a stamp embossed on them in the style of medals were used in th...
One of a series of commemorative medals featuring a bust of Marshal Józef Piłsudski. This particular piece was produced by Jan Knedler’s workshop (marked “I.K.” on the reverse). Unissued, with no engraving on the side featuring the laurel and oak wreath. Very rare. Traces of metal testing on the rim; otherwise, in good condition. Silver-plated metal, diameter 40 mm, weight 24.9 g
PolandPeople’s Republic of Poland (1952–1989) Obverse: A Piast knight and a peasant kneeling beside him, holding a young oak sapling; at the bottom, the inscription “WK,” “THE MILLENNIUM OF THE POLISH STATE—966–1944–1966,” Reverse: Rock formations with carved coats of arms of provinces, industrial cities, and sites of battles fought by the People’s Army; below, “PKWN”; ...
A later reproduction using the original dies of a propaganda medal from the time of Napoleon I. Commemorating a series of victories by the French army—the capture of four Prussian fortresses: Spandau, Szczecin, Magdeburg, and Kostrzyn on the Oder. The word "BRONZE" is inscribed along the edge of the die. Brass, diameter 41 mm, weight 36.82 g.
One of the medals commemorating the emperor's visit to Galicia. Designed by Wacław Głowacki (signed W.G.). Version without a loop. Tin, 28 mm in diameter, weighing 6.09 g.
It's very attractive. It has a shallow notch at the 12 o'clock position (but no trace of a hanger or mounting). A medal designed by O. Schultz, struck to commemorate the Year of the Three Emperors. Silver, 39 mm in diameter, weighing 25.3 g.
One of the medals minted by the Warsaw Mint, designed by sculptor Stanisław Repeta—who later took part in the Warsaw Uprising. Minted to commemorate the 700th anniversary of the founding of Toruń, featuring the town hall on one side. Bronze, diameter 55 mm, weight 59.3 g
One of a rare series of medals 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 particular piece refers to Kruszwica, which during World War I served as a symbol of national unity, being regarded as the mythical cradle of the Piast dynasty. Signed W.WIŚNI...
44 grams of pure silver (15 g Ag.500, 14.14 g Ag.925, and 25.35 g Ag.925).
Here is one of the medals commemorating the dramatic history of the Przemyśl Fortress during World War I. It is the work of German medalist Paul Leibküchler and serves as a symbol marking the period of the Russians’ months-long occupation of the fortress. The obverse refers to the fall of Przemyśl in March 1915 (over 110,000 soldiers were taken prisoner at that time!). It likely depicts t...
Very rare award issue for meritis at the Local History Exhibition in Czernichowce, 1886. Medal by Romstorfer, made by Schwerdtner, signed on the obverse. Medal from the unique “Collection of Lviv and Galician Medals” of Lech Kokociński, Honorary President of the Polish Numismatic Society. Obverse: under the crown, on a cartouche, the Bukovina coat of arms, in the rim a floral wreath tied ...
Germany, Kingdom of Prussia, Wilhelm II, Medal for the Centenary of the Birth of Emperor Wilhelm I 1897
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12 EUR
Issue minted on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Emperor Wilhelm. Obverse: bust of Wilhelm I, right, with a plant branch underneath WILHELM I DEUTSCHER KAISER Reverse: two hands support an imperial crown from which rays radiate, at the bottom there are crossed olive and oak branches DEUTSCHLANDS UNVERGESSLICHEN KAISER ZUM 100. GEBURTSTAGE 1897 Silver, diameter 28 mm, weigh...
A medal from one of the oldest cities in the Greater Poland Voivodeship. Most likely from its Shooting Guild. Diameter: 33 mm; weight: 18.02 g.
Two medals (silver-plated tombac) and a 10 zlotych silver coin, minted to commemorate the millennium. Comes in a special box with a certificate.
Very rare silver issue minted to commemorate the National Fencing Tournament, which took place on April 13-16, 1901 in Lviv. Mint luster on both sides. Surface hairliness. Medal from the unique “Collection of Lviv and Galician Medals” of Lech Kokociński, Honorary President of the Polish Numismatic Society. Obverse: in a wreath of laurel and oak branches, a helmet and a crossed sword ...
The marriage of Emperor Claudius and Agrippina the Younger was one of the defining political events of the Julio-Claudian dynasty. Agrippina, the emperor's niece, later his wife, and the mother of Nero, played a decisive role in shaping the imperial succession. The significance of this remarkable ancient coin type inspired Renaissance medallists to create a medal emphasizing the importance of ...
A rare medal (minted in a run of 470 pieces) struck at the Warsaw Mint in tribute to the United States. It features busts of Tadeusz Kościuszko, Kazimierz Pułaski, and the first U.S. president, George Washington. Design: Józef Aumiller. Bronze, diameter 55 mm, weight 70.3 g.
Issue minted to commemorate the Ladies' Hairdressing Competition held in Lviv on January 20, 1929. Medal from the unique "Collection of Lviv and Galician Medals" of Lech Kokociński, Honorary President of the Polish Numismatic Society. Obverse: coiffed wig on a stand KONKURS CZESANIA PAŃ • LWÓW - 20.I.1929. (four-leaf rosette) Reverse: coat of arms of Lviv beneath a crown, and two crossed ...
PolandThe Second Polish Republic (1918–1939) Obverse: Map of Poland, ON THE TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF POLAND’S RENAISSANCE 1918–1928, Reverse: Bust of Marshal Józef Piłsudski; at the bottom, the inscription “J AVMILLER, MARSHAL JÓZEF PIŁSUDSKI”; designed by Józef Aumiller bronze, 55.2 mm, 73.96 g, patina, slight dent along the edge
PolandPolish Diaspora Medals After World War II Obverse: Mieszko leaning on a shield bearing an eagle, kneeling before a cross from which rays of light emanate; in the background, meadows and a castle; THE MILLENNIUM OF CHRISTIAN POLAND • 966 • 1966 •; Obverse: A crowned eagle, PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF POLAND and GOVERNMENT, designed by Wiesław Antoni Pater bronze, 64.5 mm, 104.26 g...
HÖHN, Prussia, Medal Commemorating the Expulsion of the Swedish Army in 1679—from the EMPEROR’s collection
ex.Hohenzollern
1 860 EUR
Here is one of the works by the famous Gdańsk medalist— Jan Höhn the Younger—which comes from the collection of Emperor Wilhelm I of the House of Hohenzollern (1797–1888). The medal was struck for the Prussian Prince Frederick William to commemorate the expulsion of the Swedish army from East Prussia. It is signed by him with the initials “IH” at the bottom of the reverse, in the s...
Issue established on April 25, 1905, by King Friedrich August III of Saxony. Medals of this type were awarded in recognition of the combat merits of a unit, to sergeants of lower rank, and to civilians with similar merits, both in war and peace. Obverse: below the crown, the royal monogram, surrounded by a floral wreath Reverse: Friedrich August / Medaille, above and below the inscription, a f...
One of a series of rare medals struck before Poland regained its independence at Wincenty Stefan Wiśniewski’s workshop in Warsaw. These were medals and badges dedicated to important battles fought by Poles. This one commemorates the 54th anniversary of the January Uprising. Signed “W,” “WIŚNIEWSK” on the obverse and “WW” on the reverse. In very good condition. Bronze, diameter ...
PolandPolish People’s Republic (1952–1989) Obverse: KATYŃ with the letter T in the shape of a cross, a skull with a bullet hole above it, and 1940 at the bottom; Reverse: A cross, with 10.XI / 1985 - KS / HJ / St. BR - YGIDA / G - DANISH cast brass, 64.3 x 83.2 mm, 154.11 g