If it is 13.70 g, it is a franc, not a quarter franc. As MaryContrary says, the A under the bust means it is a Paris strike, not Rouen. The Paris...
I should have mentioned that this is my understanding pf the counterfeit 5 kopek story. When Gustaf III invaded Russia in the Russo-Swedish war of...
P Please tell us more about how the Swedish government got involved with the production of counterfeit copper 5 kopek in 1780s. Also, is the...
During the reformation there were quite a few bishoprics which went through periods of turmoil when the bishop wanted to turn Protestant or when a...
It is definitely Henri III. POL in the obverse legend is the proof. As ambrOzie says, he was the only French king who was also king of Poland. As...
Austria-Hungary FERDINAND I (Archduke of Austria and King of Rome, Hungary & Bohemia 1531-58 and subsequently Emperor 1558-64) Groschen 1554...
Germany Talers of the Bishopric of MUNSTER Sede Vacante Cathedral Chapter Taler 1650 [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Germany Talers of the Bishopric of MUNSTER Franz von Waldeck Taler 1535 Franz von Waldeck was Prince-Bishop of Münster (1532-53), Osnabrück...
Maybe a bit late to qualify as a Renaissance coin but still attractive and historic
ST. LUDGER Germany Abbeys of WERDEN & HELMSTEDT Benedikt von Geismar Taler 1730 Saint Ludger (born at Zuilen near Utrecht c. 742; died 26...
Italy SICILY Emperor Charles V 2 Tari 1540 [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Germany City of MUHLHAUSEN in Thuringen Emperor Joseph II Reichstaler 1767 [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
It is not a coin of Philip IV because the Spaniards had long been kicked out of the Northern Netherlands by 1642, even though they only finally...
More coins of CHRISTINA (1632-54) The Swedish queen is remembered as one of the most learned women of the 17th century. She was fond of books,...
Coins struck in the name of CHARLES V - continued ITALY NAPLES Carlino with young bust n.d.(1516-27) [ATTACH] [ATTACH] ITALY NAPLES...
Some coins struck in the name of CHARLES V, Holy Roman Emperor (1519-56) Charles was the most powerful political leader in Europe in the first...
BRAUNAU Ludwig Friedrich von Saxe-Hildburghausen Uniface Silver 1 Gulden Siege Klippe (60 Kreuzer) 1743 Braunau is today in Upper Austria,...
ST. CONSTANTIUS Italy CARMAGNOLA Michele Antonio di Saluzzo Cornuto n.d. (1504-28) The cult of Saint Constantius was linked with that of the...
@panzerman started this thread with a beautiful 1728 1/4 Ducat of the city of Lübeck. Here are four humbler coins from the same city in less good...
Germany Archbishopric of COLOGNE Maximilian Heinrich von Bayern Taler n.d. (c.1657) [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
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