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"Unveiling the Rich History of Coins: From Pontius Pilate to Ethelred II and Beyond" Step back in time as we explore the fascinating world of coins

Background imageCoin Collection: Vocation of Saint Matthew. Painting by Giovanni Lanfranco (1582-1647)

Vocation of Saint Matthew. Painting by Giovanni Lanfranco (1582-1647). Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 9:9 -13): Jesus
VEN5034105 Vocation of Saint Matthew. Painting by Giovanni Lanfranco (1582-1647). Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 9:9 -13): Jesus, coming out of Capharnaum

Background imageCoin Collection: Tarot of Marseille: Roy of Deniers and Roy of Cup. Early 20th century (print)

Tarot of Marseille: Roy of Deniers and Roy of Cup. Early 20th century (print)
8822167 Tarot of Marseille: Roy of Deniers and Roy of Cup. Early 20th century (print); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tarot cards from Marseille: Roy de Deniers and Roy de Coupe. Early 20th century)

Background imageCoin Collection: dynasty of indo greek coin demetrius India

dynasty of indo greek coin demetrius India
8725445 dynasty of indo greek coin demetrius India; Private Collection; (add.info.: dynasty of indo greek coin demetrius India); © Dinodia Photo

Background imageCoin Collection: Coin making in the Middle Ages: a coin-minting shop. Medieval coiners in their workshop

Coin making in the Middle Ages: a coin-minting shop. Medieval coiners in their workshop
NWI4891647 Coin making in the Middle Ages: a coin-minting shop. Medieval coiners in their workshop. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a medieval illustration; (add.info)

Background imageCoin Collection: CHARLES IV (1748-1819). King of Spain (1788-1808). Corner. SPAIN. CASTILE-LA-MANCHA. Toledo

CHARLES IV (1748-1819). King of Spain (1788-1808). Corner. SPAIN. CASTILE-LA-MANCHA. Toledo. Army Museum
CUL4870092 CHARLES IV (1748-1819). King of Spain (1788-1808). Corner. SPAIN. CASTILE-LA-MANCHA. Toledo. Army Museum; Army Museum, Toledo, Spain; (add.info.: CHARLES IV (1748-1819)

Background imageCoin Collection: Cover of ' Les Corbeaux (Paris)', number 21, Satirique en N & B

Cover of " Les Corbeaux (Paris)", number 21, Satirique en N & B
ICA4874243 Cover of " Les Corbeaux (Paris)", number 21, Satirique en N & B, 1905_8_20: Cure victim des combistes (partisans of Emile Combes, 1835-1921) - Anticlericalism

Background imageCoin Collection: Cartoon of a miser Screwby being duped by a bankrupt aristocrat with a parcel of fake parchments

Cartoon of a miser Screwby being duped by a bankrupt aristocrat with a parcel of fake parchments
FLO4717935 Cartoon of a miser Screwby being duped by a bankrupt aristocrat with a parcel of fake parchments. Copperplate engraving after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin (John Collier)

Background imageCoin Collection: dynasty of gupta samudra standard coins India

dynasty of gupta samudra standard coins India
8725406 dynasty of gupta samudra standard coins India; Private Collection; (add.info.: dynasty of gupta samudra standard coins India); © Dinodia Photo

Background imageCoin Collection: Biblical scene: Remorment of Apostle Judas after Jesus betrayal

Biblical scene: Remorment of Apostle Judas after Jesus betrayal. Colour engraving of the 19th century
NWI4915407 Biblical scene: Remorment of Apostle Judas after Jesus betrayal. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Biblical scene: Remorment of Apostle Judas after Jesus betrayal)

Background imageCoin Collection: Something to the poor blind man. You have to have pity on your neighbour

Something to the poor blind man. You have to have pity on your neighbour, even when you have to complain about it
DUV4222319 Something to the poor blind man. You have to have pity on your neighbour, even when you have to complain about it, c.1830 (engraving); 16x12 cm; (add.info.: Alphabet fun. J)

Background imageCoin Collection: Medals and illustrations of Numidian and Mauritanian horse riders

Medals and illustrations of Numidian and Mauritanian horse riders. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea
FLO4620803 Medals and illustrations of Numidian and Mauritanian horse riders. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Background imageCoin Collection: Page from a coin catalogue belonging to the Rothschild banking family, 18th century

Page from a coin catalogue belonging to the Rothschild banking family, 18th century
3523770 Page from a coin catalogue belonging to the Rothschild banking family, 18th century; (add.info.: Page from a coin catalogue belonging to the Rothschild banking family)

Background imageCoin Collection: Coronation medal of Charles I, 1625. From The Connoisseur Magazine, published 1902

Coronation medal of Charles I, 1625. From The Connoisseur Magazine, published 1902
2963141 Coronation medal of Charles I, 1625. From The Connoisseur Magazine, published 1902.; Private Collection; Photo © Hilary Morgan

Background imageCoin Collection: Spanish 8 Reale coin with pewter counterfeit copy

Spanish 8 Reale coin with pewter counterfeit copy
3031097 Spanish 8 Reale coin with pewter counterfeit copy; Private Collection; (add.info.: Spanish 8 Reale coin with pewter counterfeit copy excavated at a French)

Background imageCoin Collection: Cut Massachusetts Colony Pine Tree Shilling silver pieces 1674-1682

Cut Massachusetts Colony Pine Tree Shilling silver pieces 1674-1682
3030610 Cut Massachusetts Colony Pine Tree Shilling silver pieces 1674-1682; Private Collection; (add.info.: Cut Massachusetts Colony Pine Tree Shilling silver pieces 1674-1682); © Don Troiani

Background imageCoin Collection: United States Silver Quarter Dollar dated 1861

United States Silver Quarter Dollar dated 1861
3031376 United States Silver Quarter Dollar dated 1861; Museum of Connecticut History, Hartford, CT. USA; (add.info.: United States Silver Quarter Dollar dated 1861); © Don Troiani

Background imageCoin Collection: Maryland One Dollar Currency Bill 1767

Maryland One Dollar Currency Bill 1767
3032589 Maryland One Dollar Currency Bill 1767; Private Collection; (add.info.: Maryland One Dollar Currency Bill 1767); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageCoin Collection: New York currency ten shilling note of 1771

New York currency ten shilling note of 1771
3032565 New York currency ten shilling note of 1771; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Revolution, New York currency ten shilling note of 1771); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023

Background imageCoin Collection: Connecticut Note For Three Pounds, 1744

Connecticut Note For Three Pounds, 1744
3032520 Connecticut Note For Three Pounds, 1744.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Connecticut Note For Three Pounds, 1744.); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageCoin Collection: American Civil War, Sutler's Token Of The 36th Indiana Regiment

American Civil War, Sutler's Token Of The 36th Indiana Regiment
3029019 American Civil War, Sutler's Token Of The 36th Indiana Regiment; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sutler's Brass Token Of The 36th Indiana Regiment); © Don Troiani

Background imageCoin Collection: A 1788 Spanish gold 8-doubloon coin, or piece of eight, showing the head of the Spanish king

A 1788 Spanish gold 8-doubloon coin, or piece of eight, showing the head of the Spanish king Charles III
3432504 A 1788 Spanish gold 8-doubloon coin, or piece of eight, showing the head of the Spanish king Charles III, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui

Background imageCoin Collection: An 1802 Spanish gold 8-doubloon coin, or piece of eight, showing the head of the Spanish king

An 1802 Spanish gold 8-doubloon coin, or piece of eight, showing the head of the Spanish king Charles IV
3432505 An 1802 Spanish gold 8-doubloon coin, or piece of eight, showing the head of the Spanish king Charles IV, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui

Background imageCoin Collection: Charity in Heaven. Engraving 1866

Charity in Heaven. Engraving 1866
JAB4121877 Charity in Heaven. Engraving 1866; (add.info.: Charity in Heaven. Engraving 1866); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Background imageCoin Collection: Letter M: Forward the Music! Engraving in ' ABC fun'. Monrocq Freres, editors

Letter M: Forward the Music! Engraving in " ABC fun". Monrocq Freres, editors, beginning of the 20th century
DUV4207568 Letter M: Forward the Music! Engraving in " ABC fun". Monrocq Freres, editors, beginning of the 20th century. 20 pages. Dim: 24, 5x18, 5cm

Background imageCoin Collection: Letter M: Forward the Music! Letter N: No, you won't get my little ship! Engraving in ' ABC fun'

Letter M: Forward the Music! Letter N: No, you won't get my little ship! Engraving in " ABC fun"
DUV4207556 Letter M: Forward the Music! Letter N: No, you won't get my little ship! Engraving in " ABC fun". Monrocq Freres, editors, beginning of the 20th century. 20 pages

Background imageCoin Collection: Currency: and coins, 1914 (gold)

Currency: and coins, 1914 (gold)
JLJ4578223 Currency: and coins, 1914 (gold); Private Collection; (add.info.: Currency: and coins, 1914.); Photo © Josse

Background imageCoin Collection: World War I 1914-1918: Italian poster of a cannon in a mass of gold coin, mountains in background

World War I 1914-1918: Italian poster of a cannon in a mass of gold coin, mountains in background
528518 World War I 1914-1918: Italian poster of a cannon in a mass of gold coin, mountains in background. Text encourages everyone to donate to Peace and Victory.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageCoin Collection: Ancient Greek coins (engraving)

Ancient Greek coins (engraving)
8651083 Ancient Greek coins (engraving) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Greek coins)

Background imageCoin Collection: Coil, Coin, Colt, Comb, Cone, Cook, Coop, Coot, Cord, Cork, Corn, Crab (engraving)

Coil, Coin, Colt, Comb, Cone, Cook, Coop, Coot, Cord, Cork, Corn, Crab (engraving)
8649989 Coil, Coin, Colt, Comb, Cone, Cook, Coop, Coot, Cord, Cork, Corn, Crab (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coil, Coin, Colt, Comb, Cone)

Background imageCoin Collection: Dog-cart, Dog-fish, Dollar, Dolphin, Donkey, Dormouse, Dovetails, Drain-pipe, Drawbridge, Drawer

Dog-cart, Dog-fish, Dollar, Dolphin, Donkey, Dormouse, Dovetails, Drain-pipe, Drawbridge, Drawer, Draw-knife
8650044 Dog-cart, Dog-fish, Dollar, Dolphin, Donkey, Dormouse, Dovetails, Drain-pipe, Drawbridge, Drawer, Draw-knife, Dress-coat (engraving) by German School

Background imageCoin Collection: Ancient Greek coins (engraving)

Ancient Greek coins (engraving)
8646760 Ancient Greek coins (engraving) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Greek coins)

Background imageCoin Collection: Ancient Greek coins (engraving)

Ancient Greek coins (engraving)
8646757 Ancient Greek coins (engraving) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Greek coins)

Background imageCoin Collection: Ancient Greek coins (engraving)

Ancient Greek coins (engraving)
8646756 Ancient Greek coins (engraving) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Greek coins)

Background imageCoin Collection: Medallic Illustrations of British History: Charles II (b/w photo)

Medallic Illustrations of British History: Charles II (b/w photo)
8662229 Medallic Illustrations of British History: Charles II (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles II. 1)

Background imageCoin Collection: Medallic Illustrations of British History: Charles II (b/w photo)

Medallic Illustrations of British History: Charles II (b/w photo)
8662224 Medallic Illustrations of British History: Charles II (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles II. 1-2)

Background imageCoin Collection: Medallic Illustrations of British History: Commonwealth, Charles II (b/w photo)

Medallic Illustrations of British History: Commonwealth, Charles II (b/w photo)
8662218 Medallic Illustrations of British History: Commonwealth, Charles II (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Commonwealth, Charles II. 1)

Background imageCoin Collection: Medallic Illustrations of British History: Commonwealth (b/w photo)

Medallic Illustrations of British History: Commonwealth (b/w photo)
8662217 Medallic Illustrations of British History: Commonwealth (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Commonwealth. 1. Peace with Holland, 1654. 2)

Background imageCoin Collection: Medallic Illustrations of British History: Charles I (b/w photo)

Medallic Illustrations of British History: Charles I (b/w photo)
8662211 Medallic Illustrations of British History: Charles I (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles I. 1. Charles I, Memorial, 1649. 2)

Background imageCoin Collection: Medallic Illustrations of British History: Charles I (b/w photo)

Medallic Illustrations of British History: Charles I (b/w photo)
8662208 Medallic Illustrations of British History: Charles I (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles I. 1-2)

Background imageCoin Collection: Medallic Illustrations of British History: George I (b/w photo)

Medallic Illustrations of British History: George I (b/w photo)
8662324 Medallic Illustrations of British History: George I (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George I. 1. Jacobite Conspiracy discovered, May 1723)

Background imageCoin Collection: Medallic Illustrations of British History: Charles I (b/w photo)

Medallic Illustrations of British History: Charles I (b/w photo)
8662205 Medallic Illustrations of British History: Charles I (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles I. 1)

Background imageCoin Collection: Medallic Illustrations of British History: James I (b/w photo)

Medallic Illustrations of British History: James I (b/w photo)
8662196 Medallic Illustrations of British History: James I (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: James I. 1)

Background imageCoin Collection: Medallic Illustrations of British History: Anne (b/w photo)

Medallic Illustrations of British History: Anne (b/w photo)
8662294 Medallic Illustrations of British History: Anne (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anne. 1. Nimeguen relieved, 1-12 June 1702. 2)

Background imageCoin Collection: Medallic Illustrations of British History: William III (b/w photo)

Medallic Illustrations of British History: William III (b/w photo)
8662293 Medallic Illustrations of British History: William III (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William III. 1. Medallion of the Family of Emerson)

Background imageCoin Collection: Medallic Illustrations of British History: William III (b/w photo)

Medallic Illustrations of British History: William III (b/w photo)
8662290 Medallic Illustrations of British History: William III (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William III. 1)

Background imageCoin Collection: Medallic Illustrations of British History: William III (b/w photo)

Medallic Illustrations of British History: William III (b/w photo)
8662289 Medallic Illustrations of British History: William III (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William III. 1)

Background imageCoin Collection: Medallic Illustrations of British History: William III (b/w photo)

Medallic Illustrations of British History: William III (b/w photo)
8662287 Medallic Illustrations of British History: William III (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William III. 1)

Background imageCoin Collection: Medallic Illustrations of British History: William and Mary (b/w photo)

Medallic Illustrations of British History: William and Mary (b/w photo)
8662266 Medallic Illustrations of British History: William and Mary (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William and Mary. 1)




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"Unveiling the Rich History of Coins: From Pontius Pilate to Ethelred II and Beyond" Step back in time as we explore the fascinating world of coins, each carrying tales from different eras. Dating back to 30-31 AD, the bronze Coins of Pontius Pilate transport us to ancient times, where they were used for trade and commerce. Fast forward to King Ethelred II The Unready's reign, and we encounter his unique coinage. Known for its intricate designs, these coins reflect the artistry and craftsmanship of that era. The Parable Of The Talents reminds us that even a small they are hold great value. It teaches us about investing wisely and making the most out of our resources – a lesson still relevant today. Transporting ourselves to London in 1904, horse-drawn vehicles and barrows fill Borough High Street. Amongst bustling crowds is an intriguing scene captured by HM Bateman - someone dropping a sixpence near Somerset House. A moment frozen in time, reminding us how even small incidents can captivate our attention. Vanitas paintings often depicted symbols of wealth and transience; it comes as no surprise that coins played a significant role within this genre. Vanitas (oil on canvas) showcases their presence alongside other objects representing life's fleeting nature. Traveling further across borders, an Arabian-Byzantine coin takes center stage in Paris' collection. This exquisite piece exemplifies both cultural exchange and historical significance between nations. A peculiar sight unfolds with a skeleton riding atop a penny farthing bicycle - an image that combines history with whimsy while showcasing Victorian-era ingenuity. In Bungay Corn Cross 1810, we witness how local communities celebrated milestones through commemorative coins embedded within architectural structures – preserving memories for generations to come. Roman Emperors Aurelian & Majorian grace portraits on ancient Roman currency; their stern expressions remind us of the power and authority they held over vast territories.