Piece De Monnaie Collection

Republic of Venice: Decision of the Council of 40 Senators of Venice (Council of Forty also known as Quarantia or)
BEN5481293 Republic of Venice: Decision of the Council of 40 Senators of Venice (Council of Forty also known as Quarantia or Quarantia). Extract from the registers of May 3, 1761

Plate coinage equipment and copying machines. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J
FLO4591146 Plate coinage equipment and copying machines. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J. Farey from Abraham Rees' Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts

Street entertainer using a baton to remove a coin from a woman's nose without touching her nose
FLO4677632 Street entertainer using a baton to remove a coin from a woman's nose without touching her nose. Audience of fashionable women in bonnets, shawls and dresses with frills

The players. Death and a black demon seem to fight on the player in green at the table
FLO4675857 The players. Death and a black demon seem to fight on the player in green at the table. Death has his bone hand on the man's throat, while the Demon grabs his hair

Classical figures and coins with allegorical representations of Africa, including a woman with an elephant-head helmet
FLO4620467 Classical figures and coins with allegorical representations of Africa, including a woman with an elephant-head helmet and cornucopia

Coins and medals from ancient Egypt, including portraits of Ptolemy Euergetes 1,13, Berenice 2, Arsinoe 3
FLO4619823 Coins and medals from ancient Egypt, including portraits of Ptolemy Euergetes 1,13, Berenice 2, Arsinoe 3, Ptolemy II Philadelphus 4, Arsinoe 5, Ptolemy V Epiphanes 6

Turkish costumes: military uniforms of cavalry and artillery, underneath, traditional costumes of women and children
FLO4633933 Turkish costumes: military uniforms of cavalry and artillery, underneath, traditional costumes of women and children, with gold coins, crown and flag of Turkey

English dandies playing whist with cheating cardsharps at a London house, 1820
FLO4662075 English dandies playing whist with cheating cardsharps at a London house, 1820. The gent at the mirror signalling to his fellow scam artists about the mark's hand

Silver coin decorated with the Cross of the Knights of the Order of Saint Stephen
BEN5480402 Silver coin decorated with the Cross of the Knights of the Order of Saint Stephen (Sacro Militare Ordine di Santo Stefano Papa e Martire)

Gold coin (florin) decorated with the representation of Saint John the Baptist. 1429 Diam
BEN5480395 Gold coin (florin) decorated with the representation of Saint John the Baptist. 1429 Diam. 2.08 cm Museo del Bargello Florence; Photo © Raffaello Bencini.

Gold coin decorated with a cross of the Duke of Florence Cosimo I de' Medici (Cosimo I de' Medici)
BEN5479915 Gold coin decorated with a cross of the Duke of Florence Cosimo I de' Medici (Cosimo I de' Medici, 1519-1574) made by the medalist Pietro Paolo Galeotti (1520-1584) 1537-1557 Diam

Roman antiquity: gold coin from the reign of Emperor Mark Aurelius (121-181 AD), (Inv)
BEN5478366 Roman antiquity: gold coin from the reign of Emperor Mark Aurelius (121-181 AD), (Inv. FR 9833), National Archaeological Museum of Naples, Italy; Photo © Raffaello Bencini.

Stingy. Death broke into the vault, where the Stingy sits among his coffers and bags of gold
FLO4675742 Stingy. Death broke into the vault, where the Stingy sits among his coffers and bags of gold. Death on a stool

View of the statue of Ranuccio I Farnese made by Francesco Mochi, 1620-1625 Detail of the base representing
QUA5033181 View of the statue of Ranuccio I Farnese made by Francesco Mochi, 1620-1625 Detail of the base representing the allegory of Peace and Good Government - Placentia

Medals and statues of kings and queens of Carthage: Hannibal in battle helmet 1, helmet 2, Ceres 3, Mago
FLO4620760 Medals and statues of kings and queens of Carthage: Hannibal in battle helmet 1, helmet 2, Ceres 3, Mago, Malchus with huge cudgel 7 and Dido 8

Duro minted in 1808 (duro Ferdinand VII). Corner. SPAIN. CASTILLE-LA MANCHA. Toledo. Army Museum
CUL4878558 Duro minted in 1808 (duro Ferdinand VII). Corner. SPAIN. CASTILLE-LA MANCHA. Toledo. Army Museum; Army Museum, Toledo, Spain; (add.info.: Duro minted in 1808 (duro Ferdinand VII). Corner

Indian costumes: a man from Coromandel coast and two soldiers from Mysore (or Maissour)
FLO4634098 Indian costumes: a man from Coromandel coast and two soldiers from Mysore (or Maissour). With a gold coin from the East India Company

Persian artillery costumes, the guns mounted on the saddle of the camels. With the flag and Persian gold coins
FLO4633999 Persian artillery costumes, the guns mounted on the saddle of the camels. With the flag and Persian gold coins

Costumes from Turkey: a man smoking the pipe and a woman from Smyrna, a couple from Armenia
FLO4633922 Costumes from Turkey: a man smoking the pipe and a woman from Smyrna, a couple from Armenia and a woman from the island of Chios (Greece)

Duties towards oneself: the body. Avarice - Prodigalite. The misery and the wealth of the misery
DUV4212732 Duties towards oneself: the body. Avarice - Prodigalite. The misery and the wealth of the misery. Engraving in " The unique book of morality and civic instruction

The lawyer. The wealthy client puts a tax in the hands of the dishonest lawyer
FLO4675708 The lawyer. The wealthy client puts a tax in the hands of the dishonest lawyer. Death also contributes, but reminds him that the hourglass has passed away

depiction of hypocrisy. A horned demon in holy robes preaches at a table while stealing gold from a fellow's purse
FLO4718189 depiction of hypocrisy. A horned demon in holy robes preaches at a table while stealing gold from a fellow's purse

Gold (florin) coin decorated with the baptism of Christ by Saint John the Baptist. 1505 Diam
BEN5480396 Gold (florin) coin decorated with the baptism of Christ by Saint John the Baptist. 1505 Diam. 2,85 cm Museo del Bargello Florence; Photo © Raffaello Bencini.

Gold coin (florin) decorated with the representation of Saint John the Baptist. 1252-1303 Diam
BEN5480371 Gold coin (florin) decorated with the representation of Saint John the Baptist. 1252-1303 Diam. 2.03 cm Museo del Bargello Florence; Photo © Raffaello Bencini.

Gold coin with the effigy of the Duke of Florence Cosimo I de' Medici (Cosimo I de' Medici)
BEN5479918 Gold coin with the effigy of the Duke of Florence Cosimo I de' Medici (Cosimo I de' Medici, 1519-1574) made by the medalist Pietro Paolo Galeotti (1520-1584) 1537-1557 Diam

Silver plate - Israel Jerusalem Museum
BEN5482159 Silver plate - Israel Jerusalem Museum; Photo © Raffaello Bencini.

Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III
JOC4401053 Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III (Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, dit Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, 1808-1873)

Roman antiquity. Currency: Sestertius with the effigy of Mark Aurelio (Marco Aurelio, 121-180)
BEN5468285 Roman antiquity. Currency: Sestertius with the effigy of Mark Aurelio (Marco Aurelio, 121-180), emperor and Roman Stoician philosopher. Inv. en 13953

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

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)

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)

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)

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

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

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

Ancient mythology: Plutus (or Ploutos), divinite of wealth and abundance, with boxes filled with gold - Eau forte by
FLO4680028 Ancient mythology: Plutus (or Ploutos), divinite of wealth and abundance, with boxes filled with gold - Eau forte by Jacques Louis Constant Lacerf

The Money Changer and His Wife, 1514 (oil on panel)
JLJ4657087 The Money Changer and His Wife, 1514 (oil on panel) by Massys or Matsys, Quentin (c.1466-1530); 70x67 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: The Money Changer and His Wife)

Danae, in Greek mythology, daughter of Acrisios, king of Argos, he locks her in fear of the oracle predicting his death
YOU4419422 Danae, in Greek mythology, daughter of Acrisios, king of Argos, he locks her in fear of the oracle predicting his death by his grandson

Israeli changer in Jerusalem. Engraving by A. Ferdinandus, to illustrate Todays Syria, by M
LSE4332340 Israeli changer in Jerusalem. Engraving by A.Ferdinandus, to illustrate Todays Syria, by M.Lortet, dean of the Faculty of Medicine of Lyon

L homme au cabriolet - Lithographie, extracted from Theatre des marionnettes du jardin des Tuileries
LSE4088941 L homme au cabriolet - Lithographie, extracted from Theatre des marionnettes du jardin des Tuileries, text and drawing by Louis Edmond Duranty (1833-1880), Paris, 1863 by Duranty

Apothecarys shop, 15th-16th century (fresco)
LRI4671993 Apothecarys shop, 15th-16th century (fresco) by Italian School, (15th century); Castello di Issogne, Val d Aosta, Italy; (add.info.: Detail d une pharmacie)

Coin minting in the Middle Ages. Miniature from a draft by Nicolas Oresme (1320-1382)
JLJ4568250 Coin minting in the Middle Ages. Miniature from a draft by Nicolas Oresme (1320-1382). 15th century B.N. Paris by Unknown Artist, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

La Baionnette, Satirique en Couleurs, 1916_3_9 : War of 14-18 Guerre de 14 -18
ICA4844640 La Baionnette, Satirique en Couleurs, 1916_3_9 : War of 14-18 Guerre de 14 -18, Belligerants and Symbols, Maritime Nautical Seaside, Submarine - William II, Germania

The money changer and his wife A couple of money lenders count and weigh money
JLJ4623309 The money changer and his wife A couple of money lenders count and weigh money. Painting by Marinus Claeszoon van Reymerswaele (1493-1567) 1538 Madrid, Prado Museum by Reymerswaele

Simonide preserve par les dieux - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving)
DUV4214192 Simonide preserve par les dieux - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tribute sent by the animals to Alexander (Tribut envoye par les animaux a Alexandre
DUV4214359 Tribute sent by the animals to Alexander (Tribut envoye par les animaux a Alexandre) - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47)

Coin minting in the Middle Ages. Miniature from a draft on currency (probably De Moneta
JLJ4568258 Coin minting in the Middle Ages. Miniature from a draft on currency (probably De Moneta) by Nicolas Oresme (1320-1382). 14th century B.N

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"Piece de Monnaie: Exploring the Fascinating World of Currency and Wealth" Step into the captivating realm of "Piece de Monnaie, " where art and history intertwine to depict the significance of money throughout time. From renowned masterpieces like "The Cheat with the Ace of Clubs" by Georges de La Tour, showcasing deceit in gambling, to Quentin Massys' thought-provoking piece "The Money Changer and His Wife, " revealing the complexities of financial transactions. Delve deeper into this intriguing subject as we uncover an enchanting engraving from Alphonse Lemerre's book "Alphabet. " The letter 'N' introduces us to a Negre, Numismate (coin collector), and Nest, while 'O' presents Ours (bear), Omnibus (bus), and Oie (goose). These engravings offer a glimpse into Parisian life during 1875. However, not all depictions are harmonious; Jean Ulysse Roy's controversial anti-Semitic cartoon titled "The Jews and Money: Under the Moon" portrays hateful stereotypes. It serves as a reminder that art can also reflect society's darker aspects. Venturing further back in time, we encounter Greek mythology's tale of Danae. Imprisoned by her father due to a prophecy predicting his demise at his grandson's hand, she becomes impregnated by Zeus disguised as golden rain. This mythological story symbolizes both wealth and destiny. Traveling across continents brings us to Jerusalem through A. Ferdinandus' engraving illustrating Todays Syria. Published in Tour du monde magazine under M. Lortet's guidance for scientific exploration commissioned by France’s Ministry of Public Education, it offers insights into Israeli currency exchange practices. Louis Edmond Duranty takes us on an artistic journey with his lithograph "L’homme au cabriolet, " extracted from Theatre des marionnettes du jardin des Tuileries.