Object Description
Collection of European and American coins, AD 708–20th century
American & European, AD 708–20th Century
Approximate diameters: 1.5–3.5 cm
Spanning more than a millennium, from AD 708 to the 20th century, this assembled group of 27 coins provides a concise history of European and American minting. Including examples from Spain, Austria, France, Italy, Germany, and the United States, the collection charts the evolution of iconography, craftsmanship, and identity across successive periods.
Each coin is struck in different metals and bears the characteristic patina of age, its surfaces revealing centuries of use and circulation. The diversity of motifs—from crowned heads and heraldic crests to republican emblems—makes the group a rich study of artistic and political expression through currency.
With its exceptional range of dates and origins, this collection offers both historical and aesthetic appeal, making it a distinguished and engaging addition to any numismatic cabinet or collection of art and antiques.