Coins, Currency, and Medals

The museum possesses one of the largest and most diverse numismatic collections in the world. Its diverse holdings represent every inhabited continent and span more than three millennia. The collection includes coins, paper money, medals, tokens, commodity and alternative currencies, coin dies, printing plates, scales and weights, financial documents and apparatuses, credit cards, and objects that reflect established and emerging digital monetary technologies worldwide.

MK2 storecard. Obverse Inscription: "MK2 1814"Currently not on view
Description
MK2 storecard. Obverse Inscription: "MK2 1814"
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1814
ID Number
NU.69.129.725
catalog number
69.129.725
accession number
286472
One (1) 5 ruble coin, pattern, Nicholas IIRussia, 1895Obverse Image: Portrait of Nicolas II facing left.Obverse Text: Б.М.НИКОЛАЙ II ИМПЕРАТОРЪ И САМОДЕРЖЕЦЪ ВСЕРОСС.
Description (Brief)
One (1) 5 ruble coin, pattern, Nicholas II
Russia, 1895
Obverse Image: Portrait of Nicolas II facing left.
Obverse Text: Б.М.НИКОЛАЙ II ИМПЕРАТОРЪ И САМОДЕРЖЕЦЪ ВСЕРОСС. [Nicholas II the Emperor and Autocrat of all Russia]
Reverse Image: Center the Russian coat-of-arms, a double-headed eagle wearing a shield with a mounted figure (Saint George), the imperial crowns on each head stand for the unity and sovereignty of Russia, the orb and scepter grasped in the eagle's talons are traditional heraldic symbols.
Reverse Text: [1/3 of Imperial / 5 rubles / 1895]
Description
This pattern 5 ruble coin was struck in Russia in 1895, under Nicholas II who ruled from 1894 - 1917. Last Emperor of Russia, Nicholas II was assassinated with his family by the Bolsheviks on July 17, 1918.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1895
head of government
Nicholas II Emperor of Russia
ID Number
NU.69.128.392
accession number
286473
catalog number
69.128.392
Russia 1903Obverse Inscription: NoneReverse Inscription: LIX / 28 MARTA 1903Currently not on view
Description
Russia 1903
Obverse Inscription: None
Reverse Inscription: LIX / 28 MARTA 1903
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1903
ID Number
NU.68.263.1318
catalog number
68.263.1318
accession number
281689
Currently not on view
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1726
ruler
Catherine I
ID Number
NU.NU62767
catalog number
NU62767
accession number
228217
One (1) kopek coin, ElizabethRussia, 1760Obverse Image: Drum and flag iconography.Obverse Text: OAHA КОПЕИКА / 1760 [One kopek / 1760]Reverse Image: Saint George on horseback slaying the dragon.Reverse Text: N/AThis kopek was minted in Russia in 1757 during the reign of Elizabeth
Description (Brief)
One (1) kopek coin, Elizabeth
Russia, 1760
Obverse Image: Drum and flag iconography.
Obverse Text: OAHA КОПЕИКА / 1760 [One kopek / 1760]
Reverse Image: Saint George on horseback slaying the dragon.
Reverse Text: N/A
Description
This kopek was minted in Russia in 1757 during the reign of Elizabeth Petrovna who ruled Russia from 1741 until her death in 1762.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1760
ruler
Elizabeth
ID Number
NU.NU65270
catalog number
NU65270
accession number
240108
Y.P. RussiaObverse Inscription: У.П.Reverse Inscription: БсpcCurrently not on view
Description
Y.P. Russia
Obverse Inscription: У.П.
Reverse Inscription: Бсpc
Location
Currently not on view
ID Number
NU.69.129.719
catalog number
69.129.719
accession number
286472
This token commemorates the Germany and Russia Alliance in 1888. It was minted in Germany under Frederich III, German Kaiser and King of Prussia and Alexander III, Emperor of Russia. Alexander III ruled Russia from 1881-1894 and was affectionately known as The Peacemaker.
Description
This token commemorates the Germany and Russia Alliance in 1888. It was minted in Germany under Frederich III, German Kaiser and King of Prussia and Alexander III, Emperor of Russia. Alexander III ruled Russia from 1881-1894 and was affectionately known as The Peacemaker. Obverse inscription: ALEXANDER III KAISER VON RUSSLAND ("Alexander III Emperor of Russia").
Reverse inscription: FRIEDRICH DEUTSCHER KAISER KÖNIG V. PREUSSEN + 15.6.1888. ("Frederick, German Kaiser, King of Prussia").
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1888
associated person
Alexander III Emperor of Russia
Friedrich III King of Prussia and Emperor of Germany
ID Number
NU.68.263.698
catalog number
68.263.698
accession number
281689
Currently not on view
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1726
ruler
Catherine I
ID Number
NU.NU62758
catalog number
NU62758
accession number
228217
Russia 1903St Petersburg 200th AnniversaryObverse Image: The "Bronze Horseman" statueObverse Inscription: Петру I / Екатерина II / Лѣта 1782 / 200 / СПБ ("Peter I / Catherine II / in 1782 / 200 / Saint Petersburg") Reverse: blankCurrently not on view
Description
Russia 1903
St Petersburg 200th Anniversary
Obverse Image: The "Bronze Horseman" statue
Obverse Inscription: Петру I / Екатерина II / Лѣта 1782 / 200 / СПБ ("Peter I / Catherine II / in 1782 / 200 / Saint Petersburg") Reverse: blank
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1903
ID Number
NU.69.127.238
catalog number
69.127.0238
accession number
286471
Currently not on view
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1726
ruler
Catherine I
ID Number
NU.NU62763
catalog number
NU62763
accession number
228217
One (1) 1/2 poltina coin, Peter IRussia, 1705Obverse Image: Bust of Peter I facing right.Obverse Text: ЦРЬ ПЕТРЪ АЛЕѮIЕВИЧЪ ВСЕѦ РОСIИ ПОВЕЛIТЕЉ [Tsar Peter Alekseyevich the sovereign of all Russia]Reverse Image: Center the Russian coat-of-arms, a double-headed eagle grasping an
Description (Brief)
One (1) 1/2 poltina coin, Peter I
Russia, 1705
Obverse Image: Bust of Peter I facing right.
Obverse Text: ЦРЬ ПЕТРЪ АЛЕѮIЕВИЧЪ ВСЕѦ РОСIИ ПОВЕЛIТЕЉ [Tsar Peter Alekseyevich the sovereign of all Russia]
Reverse Image: Center the Russian coat-of-arms, a double-headed eagle grasping an orb and scepter grasped in its talons.
Reverse Text: [Half poltina]
Description
This 1/2 poltina coin was minted in Russia in 1705 under Peter I. Better known as Peter the Great, he ruled Russia from 1689-1725. Peter l founded Saint Petersburg in 1703 and brought Western culture to Orthodox Russia.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1705
ruler
Peter I
ID Number
NU.NU61405
catalog number
NU61405
accession number
210914
This jeton or token commemorates the alliance between Germany and Russia in 1888. It was minted in Germany under Wilhelm I, German Kaiser and King of Prussia and Alexander III, Emperor of Russia.
Description
This jeton or token commemorates the alliance between Germany and Russia in 1888. It was minted in Germany under Wilhelm I, German Kaiser and King of Prussia and Alexander III, Emperor of Russia. Alexander III ruled Russia from 1881-1894 and was affectionately known as The Peacemaker.
Obverse inscription: ALEXANDER III KAISER VON RUSSLAND ("Alexander III Emperor of Russia").
Reverse inscription: WILHELM DEUTSCHER KAISER KÖNIG V. PREUSSEN +9/3 1888. ("William, German Kaiser, King of Prussia").
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1888
associated person
Wilhelm I
Alexander III Emperor of Russia
ID Number
NU.68.21.204
catalog number
68.21.204
accession number
276536
This N.K. storecard was made in Russia in 1814, during the reign of Alexander I who ruled Russia from 1801-1825. Storecards were used as a form of payment employers would use to pay their workers.
Description
This N.K. storecard was made in Russia in 1814, during the reign of Alexander I who ruled Russia from 1801-1825. Storecards were used as a form of payment employers would use to pay their workers. An employer would give the storecard token to their workers and the token could then be redeemed at any of the employer’s establishments. These were personal to specific employers.
Obverse inscription: 1814 ГO / ГOДA.
Reverse inscription: NK / УГOAT.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1814
ID Number
NU.68.263.1617
catalog number
68.263.1617
accession number
281689
This medal, commissioned in Poland in 1875, commemorates the Golden Wedding Anniversary of Florian and Sophie Rakowskich. The Old Village, a town owned by the Rakowskichs, was the site of a Russian battle against Polish rebels in 1863.Obverse inscription: D.29 CZERWCA 1875 ROKU.
Description
This medal, commissioned in Poland in 1875, commemorates the Golden Wedding Anniversary of Florian and Sophie Rakowskich. The Old Village, a town owned by the Rakowskichs, was the site of a Russian battle against Polish rebels in 1863.
Obverse inscription: D.29 CZERWCA 1875 ROKU. / W STAREJ WSI. ("29th of June 1875. / In the old village.").
Reverse inscription: NA PAMIATKE / SLOTEGO WESELA / FLORYANA I ZOFII RAKOWSKICH ("Commemorating / Golden Anniversary / Floriana and Sophia Rakowskich").
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1875
ID Number
NU.68.263.1081
catalog number
68.263.1081
accession number
281689
Currently not on view
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1702
Ruler
Peter I
ID Number
NU.NU61334
catalog number
NU61334
accession number
210914
Currently not on view
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1727
ruler
Peter II
ID Number
NU.NU62822.1
catalog number
NU62822.1
accession number
228217
This Y. M. K. storecard was made in Russia in 1824, during the reign of Alexander I, who ruled Russia from 1801-1825. Storecards were used as a form of payment employers would use to pay their workers.
Description
This Y. M. K. storecard was made in Russia in 1824, during the reign of Alexander I, who ruled Russia from 1801-1825. Storecards were used as a form of payment employers would use to pay their workers. An employer would give the storecard token to their workers and the token could then be redeemed at any of the employer’s establishments. These were personal to specific employers.
Obverse inscription: H:3 1824гo Г.
Reverse inscription: Y. M. K.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1824
ID Number
NU.68.263.1609
catalog number
68.263.1609
accession number
281689
Currently not on view
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1726
ruler
Catherine I
ID Number
NU.NU62759
catalog number
NU62759
accession number
228217
Currently not on view
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1726
ruler
Catherine I
ID Number
NU.NU62762
catalog number
NU62762
accession number
228217
This token was minted to commemorate the meeting of Alexander III (Emperor of Russia), Umberto I (King of Italy), and Wilhem II (Kaiser and King of Prussia) in Berlin, Germany in 1889. Alexander III ruled Russia from 1881-1894 and was affectionately known as The Peacemaker.
Description
This token was minted to commemorate the meeting of Alexander III (Emperor of Russia), Umberto I (King of Italy), and Wilhem II (Kaiser and King of Prussia) in Berlin, Germany in 1889. Alexander III ruled Russia from 1881-1894 and was affectionately known as The Peacemaker. Obverse inscription: (None)
Reverse inscription: KAISER WILHELM II – KÖNIG UMBERTO I (“Emperor Wilhelm II – King Umberto I).
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1889
associated person
Alexander III Emperor of Russia
Wilhelm II King of Prussia and Emperor of Germany
Umberto I
ID Number
NU.68.21.236
catalog number
68.21.236
accession number
276536
This Institute of Commerce medal was minted in Russia in 1877 under the reign of Alexander II. Alexander II ruled Russia from 1855-1881 and was affectionately known as The Liberator because he emancipated the serfs.Obverse inscription: 1877 / С.
Description
This Institute of Commerce medal was minted in Russia in 1877 under the reign of Alexander II. Alexander II ruled Russia from 1855-1881 and was affectionately known as The Liberator because he emancipated the serfs.
Obverse inscription: 1877 / С. ПЕТЕРБУРГСКОЕ КОММЕРЧЕСКОЕ УЧИЛИЩЕ (“S. Petersburg Business School").
Reverse inscription: ТРУДЪ И ЧЕСТНОСТЬ ("Work and Honesty").
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1877
ID Number
NU.68.263.1248
catalog number
68.263.1248
accession number
281689
Russia 1826Nicholas I CoronationObverse Inscription: H -I (Nicholas I)Reverse Inscription: КОРОНОВАНЪ ВЪ МОСКВЪ 1826 ("Coronation at Moscow")Currently not on view
Description
Russia 1826
Nicholas I Coronation
Obverse Inscription: H -I (Nicholas I)
Reverse Inscription: КОРОНОВАНЪ ВЪ МОСКВЪ 1826 ("Coronation at Moscow")
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1826
ruler
Nicholas I Emperor of Russia
ID Number
NU.69.128.71
catalog number
69.128.71
accession number
286473
This Russian medal is a tisnenija (or seal) used to represent an individual or a family.Obverse inscription: ОПЫТ Ъ ТИСНЕНІЯ ("Experience, Embossing"). Reverse inscription: Eagle with a laurel in its talons.Currently not on view
Description
This Russian medal is a tisnenija (or seal) used to represent an individual or a family.
Obverse inscription: ОПЫТ Ъ ТИСНЕНІЯ ("Experience, Embossing"). Reverse inscription: Eagle with a laurel in its talons.
Location
Currently not on view
ID Number
NU.68.263.1605
catalog number
68.263.1605
accession number
281689
RussiaP Z U bl token, squareObverse: a quartered circle containing the following letters in each quarter, clockwise from top: З / Ы / У / ПReverse is blankCurrently not on view
Description
Russia
P Z U bl token, square
Obverse: a quartered circle containing the following letters in each quarter, clockwise from top: З / Ы / У / П
Reverse is blank
Location
Currently not on view
ID Number
NU.69.129.723
catalog number
69.129.723
accession number
286472

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