Coin: L'Union fait La Force 2 cent
Classification:
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 1 in. ( 2.5 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Belgian two centimes coin. Obverse shows a seated lion holding a tablet, the details of which have been worn away, and the legend reads: "L' UNION FAIT LA FORCE 2 CENTS". On the reverse the legend reads: "LEOPOLD PREMIER ROI DES BELGES 1836" encircling a crown with two ribbons above a stylized floral design.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. A.F. Bleecker, 1930
Object Number:
1623
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
6440
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Coin: Empire Francais 1F 1868
Classification:
Date:
1868
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 1 in. ( 2.5 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Coin: Empire Francais 1F 1868
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. A.F. Bleecker, 1930
Object Number:
1624
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
6439
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Coin:1 penny, 1861
Classification:
Date:
1861
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 2 in. ( 2.5 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Coin:1 penny, 1861.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. A.F. Bleecker, 1930
Object Number:
1610
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
6438
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Coin ... Fait LaForce 5 cents
Classification:
Date:
1884
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 2 in. ( 2.5 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Belgian five centimes coin. Obverse shows a seated lion holding a tablet bearing the words "CONSTITUTION BELGE 1884", the legend reads "L' UNION FAIT LA FORCE 5 CENTS BRAEMT F." On the reverse the legend reads, "LEOPOLD PREMIER ROI DES BELGES 1842" encircling a crown with two ribbons above a stylized floral design.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. A.F. Bleecker, 1930
Object Number:
1622
Gallery Label:
"Braemt F." stands for "Braemt fecit" ie made by Braemt, in this case Joseph-Pierre Braemt.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
6394
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hard Times Token: Coin: Van Boren Metalli currency.1837
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1837
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 in. ( 2.9 cm )
Description:
Copper token; obverse depicts Andrew Jackson in military garb, emerging from a chest with a sword and purse in hand, legend reads: "I TAKE THE / RESPONSIBLITY"; reverse shows a sailing ship, legend reads: "VAN BURREN / METALLIC 1837 CURRENCY".
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. A.F. Bleecker, 1930
Object Number:
1614
Gallery Label:
The image of the sword and purse in Jackson's hands continued for some time after the Whigs had gained control of the government. The implication was that the country's liberties were threatened under the Van Burren administration, by a union of a sword and purse in the same hands.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1837
eMuseum Object ID:
6393
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Coin: Aucror; 1708 ?
Classification:
Date:
1708
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 2 in. ( 2.5 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Coin: Aucror; 1708 ?
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. A.F. Bleecker, 1930
Object Number:
1616
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
6392
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Coin: Thames + Seven Canal
Classification:
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 2 in. ( 2.5 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Coin: Thames + Seven Canal
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. A.F. Bleecker, 1930
Object Number:
1613
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
6391
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Coin: Ludov XVl- De Gratia 1782
Classification:
Date:
1782
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 2 in. ( 2.5 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Coin: Ludov XVl- De Gratia 1782
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. A.F. Bleecker, 1930
Object Number:
1611
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
6390
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Collection of 10 coins in envelope
Classification:
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 5 x 6 in. ( 2.5 x 12.7 x 15.2 cm )
Description:
Collection of ten coins in envelope.
Object Number:
INV.13715
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
6389
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Collection of 10 coins (roman) in envelope
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 5 x 6 in. ( 2.5 x 12.7 x 15.2 cm )
Description:
Collection of ten Roman coins in envelope.
Object Number:
INV.13714
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
6388
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pages
