Coins, Currency, and Medals

$100,000 U.S. Gold Certificate

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Place: Russia

1 Grivna, Russia, 1726

Currently not on view
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1726
ruler
Catherine I
ID Number
NU.NU62760
catalog number
NU62760
accession number
228217
228217.0026

NAS Token, Jeton, Russia

RussiaNAS TokenObverse Inscription: НАГReverse is blankSideways triangle shape, like a pennant.Currently not on view
Description
Russia
NAS Token
Obverse Inscription: НАГ
Reverse is blank
Sideways triangle shape, like a pennant.
Location
Currently not on view
ID Number
NU.69.129.712
catalog number
69.129.712
accession number
286472

Gatchina Church Medalette, Jeton, Russia

This medalette was minted in Russia in 1889, to commemorate the erection of a church in Gatchina, in memory of the late Alexander II (1855-1881).
Description
This medalette was minted in Russia in 1889, to commemorate the erection of a church in Gatchina, in memory of the late Alexander II (1855-1881). It was minted during the reign of Nicholas II who ruled Russia from 1894-1917.
Obverse inscription: ХРАМЪ ВЪ ПАМЯТЬ / ИМПЕРАТОРА АЛЕКСАНДРА II ("Church in memory of / Emperor Alexander II"). Reverse inscription: НА ПАМЯТЬ ЗА ТРУДЫ И УСЕРДИЕ / ГАТЧИНА 1888-1889 ("In memory of work and diligence / Gatchina").
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1889
ID Number
NU.68.263.974
catalog number
68.263.974
accession number
281689

1 Denga, Russia, 1710

Currently not on view
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1710
ruler
Peter I
ID Number
NU.NU61491
catalog number
NU61491
accession number
210914

1 Ruble, Ivan III, 1741

Currently not on view
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1741
ID Number
NU.NU65008.16
accession number
240108
catalog number
NU65008.16

50 Kopeks, Nicholas II, Russia, 1895

One (1) 50 kopek coin, Nicholas IIRussia, 1895Obverse Image: Portrait of Nicholas II facing left.Obverse Text: Б.М.НИКОЛАЙ II ИМПЕРАТОРЪ И САМОДЕРЖЕЦЪ ВСЕРОСС.
Description (Brief)
One (1) 50 kopek coin, Nicholas II
Russia, 1895
Obverse Image: Portrait of Nicholas 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: 50 КОПѢЕКЪ 1895 Г.
Description
This coin worth 50 kopeks 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
ruler
Nicholas II Emperor of Russia
ID Number
NU.68.263.495
catalog number
68.263.495
accession number
281689

1 Grivna, Russia, 1726

Currently not on view
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1726
ruler
Catherine I
ID Number
NU.NU62764
catalog number
NU62764
accession number
228217

H-P.M.3. Storecard, Jeton, Russia

This H-P.M.3. storecard was made in Russia. 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.
Description
This H-P.M.3. storecard was made in Russia. 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 storecards were personal to specific employers.
Obverse inscription: H-P.M.3. ПEУTOAЬHA.
Reverse inscription: H-P.M.3. OPOЬЪ.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1829
ID Number
NU.68.263.1606
catalog number
68.263.1606
accession number
281689

1 Grivna, Russia, 1726

Currently not on view
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1726
ruler
Catherine I
ID Number
NU.NU62765
catalog number
NU62765
accession number
228217

1 Ruble

Currently not on view
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1913
ID Number
NU.NU51759
catalog number
NU51759
accession number
161590

Institute of Mines Award, Jeton

This Institute of Mines medal was minted in Russia in 1898. The Institute was founded in 1773 by Catherine II and is one of the oldest mining schools in Europe. Catherine II ruled Russia from 1762-1796. Obverse inscription: М.
Description
This Institute of Mines medal was minted in Russia in 1898. The Institute was founded in 1773 by Catherine II and is one of the oldest mining schools in Europe. Catherine II ruled Russia from 1762-1796. Obverse inscription: М. ГАБЕ Р 1871-1898.
Reverse inscription: Image of a pulley above a mine shaft and name of the medal's recipient / ОТЪ СОСЛУЖИВЦЕВЪ (“From Colleagues”).
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1898
ID Number
NU.68.263.1155
catalog number
68.263.1155
accession number
281689

Alexander Factory Token, Jeton, Russia

This personal token is inscribed with the “Alexander Factory.” Wealthy individuals had tokens made as calling cards, leaving one in a tray beside the door of establishments they visited.Edge inscription: ЗАВОД АЛЕКСА ("Alexander Factory").Currently not on view
Description
This personal token is inscribed with the “Alexander Factory.” Wealthy individuals had tokens made as calling cards, leaving one in a tray beside the door of establishments they visited.
Edge inscription: ЗАВОД АЛЕКСА ("Alexander Factory").
Location
Currently not on view
ID Number
NU.68.263.892
catalog number
68.263.892
accession number
281689

Institute of Mines Award, Jeton, Russia

Russia n.d.Obverse Inscription: М. ГАБЕ РReverse: Image of rock crystals (Name of award winner) / ОТЪ СОСЛУЖИВЦЕВЪ ("From Colleagues")Currently not on view
Description
Russia n.d.
Obverse Inscription: М. ГАБЕ Р
Reverse: Image of rock crystals (Name of award winner) / ОТЪ СОСЛУЖИВЦЕВЪ ("From Colleagues")
Location
Currently not on view
ID Number
NU.68.263.957
catalog number
68.263.957
accession number
281689

Russia 1920, Jeton, Russia

This Russian medal was minted in 1902, during the reign of Nicholas I (1894-1917).Obverse inscription: (None)Reverse inscription: 270KT / 1902.Currently not on view
Description
This Russian medal was minted in 1902, during the reign of Nicholas I (1894-1917).
Obverse inscription: (None)
Reverse inscription: 270KT / 1902.
Location
Currently not on view
Date made
1902
date made
ca 1902
ID Number
NU.68.263.1317
catalog number
68.263.1317
accession number
281689

Counts Tchernichev & Hirschfeld - Liberation of Berlin, Jeton, Russia

Russia, 1813Counts Tchernichev and HirschfeldLiberation of BerlinObverse Inscription: GOTT SEGNETE DIE VEREINIGTEN HEERE ("God Blessed the Combined Armies")Reverse Inscription: ZWISCHEN LUBNITZ UND BELZIG DURCH TSCHERNISHEF UND HIRSCHFELD D.
Description
Russia, 1813
Counts Tchernichev and Hirschfeld
Liberation of Berlin
Obverse Inscription: GOTT SEGNETE DIE VEREINIGTEN HEERE ("God Blessed the Combined Armies")
Reverse Inscription: ZWISCHEN LUBNITZ UND BELZIG DURCH TSCHERNISHEF UND HIRSCHFELD D. 27 AUG 1813 ("Between Lubnitz and Belzig, under Tschernishef and Hirschfeld August 27, 1813")
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1813
ID Number
NU.NU84161
catalog number
NU84161
accession number
257688

1/2 Poltina, Anna, Russia, 1730

One (1) 1/2 poltina coin, AnnaRussia, 1730Obverse Image: Bust of Anna facing right.Obverse Text: БМ / АННАIМПЕРАТРИЦАIСАМОДЕРЖВСЕРОСИСКАЯ [Anna the Empress and Autocrat of all Russia]Reverse Image: Russian Empire coat-of-arms, a double-headed eagle grasping an orb and scepter in
Description (Brief)
One (1) 1/2 poltina coin, Anna
Russia, 1730
Obverse Image: Bust of Anna facing right.
Obverse Text: БМ / АННАIМПЕРАТРИЦАIСАМОДЕРЖВСЕРОСИСКАЯ [Anna the Empress and Autocrat of all Russia]
Reverse Image: Russian Empire coat-of-arms, a double-headed eagle grasping an orb and scepter in its talons.
Reverse Text: 1730 [Half Poltina]
Description
This half poltina coin was minted in 1730 during the reign of Anna Ivanovna, who took the throne after Peter II's death in 1730. Anna ruled Russia from 1730-1740.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1730
ruler
Anna
ID Number
NU.NU62860
catalog number
NU62860
accession number
228217

1/2 Poltina, Russia, 1726

Minted in Russia in 1726, near the end of Catherine I's reign, this experimental half poltina was created to test a new metallic composition. The note attached to the coin describes the new formulation.
Description
Minted in Russia in 1726, near the end of Catherine I's reign, this experimental half poltina was created to test a new metallic composition. The note attached to the coin describes the new formulation. Catherine I ruled from 1725 to her death in 1727.
Obverse text: Half poltina / 1726
Obverse image: Small raised bumps indicate the worth of the coin to those who were illiterate.
Reverse text: No reverse inscription
Reverse image: Center the Russian coat-of-arms, a two-headed eagle wearing a shield with a mounted figure of Saint George. Imperial crowns on each eagle head stands for the unity and sovereignty of Russia, the orb and scepter grasped in the eagle's toes are traditional heraldic symbols.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1726
ruler
Catherine I
ID Number
NU.NU62749.1
catalog number
NU62749.1
accession number
228217

Railway Pass jeton, Russia, n.d.

Russia n.d.Obverse Inscription: ЛАНДВАРОВО РОМЕНСКОЙ Ж.Д. ("Landvarovo-Romensky Railroad")Reverse Inscription: АГЕНТЪ СЛУЖБЫ ПОДВИЖ. СОСТАВА И ТЯГИ Г.М. / ПРЕДЪЯВИТЕЛЬ БЕЗПЛАТНАГО БИЛЕТА ("Mobile Service Agent - Structure and Rails / Free Ticket Bearer")Currently not on view
Description
Russia n.d.
Obverse Inscription: ЛАНДВАРОВО РОМЕНСКОЙ Ж.Д. ("Landvarovo-Romensky Railroad")
Reverse Inscription: АГЕНТЪ СЛУЖБЫ ПОДВИЖ. СОСТАВА И ТЯГИ Г.М. / ПРЕДЪЯВИТЕЛЬ БЕЗПЛАТНАГО БИЛЕТА ("Mobile Service Agent - Structure and Rails / Free Ticket Bearer")
Location
Currently not on view
date made
n.d.
ID Number
NU.69.129.730
catalog number
69.129.730
accession number
286472

50th Jubilee of German Regiment Medal, Jeton

This medal was issued in Russia to commemorate the German regiment that fought in the Russo-Turkish War, 1828-1829.Obverse inscription: ZUM ANDENKEN ("In Memory").Reverse inscription: KON. PREUSS KAISER ALEX V. RUSSLAND ULANEN REG.
Description
This medal was issued in Russia to commemorate the German regiment that fought in the Russo-Turkish War, 1828-1829.
Obverse inscription: ZUM ANDENKEN ("In Memory").
Reverse inscription: KON. PREUSS KAISER ALEX V. RUSSLAND ULANEN REG. (1 BRAND) N 3 / 1829 / 1879 ("King of Prussia Kaiser Alexander of Russia Lancers Regiment").
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1879
associated person
Alexander II Emperor of Russia
ID Number
NU.68.21.41
catalog number
68.21.41
accession number
276536

Anatokolski, Jeton, Russia

n.d.Currently not on view
Description
n.d.
Location
Currently not on view
ID Number
NU.68.263.992
catalog number
68.263.992
accession number
281689

Italy/Russia Mule Coin Sample, Jeton

This is an Italian/Russian mule coin sample from Russia. It was originally an older Italian coin, minted in 1863, that was later used to demonstrate a new minting technology to the Russian government in 1876.
Description
This is an Italian/Russian mule coin sample from Russia. It was originally an older Italian coin, minted in 1863, that was later used to demonstrate a new minting technology to the Russian government in 1876. The obverse of this coin is in its original Italian, while the reverse is the later demonstrations sample from 1876.
Obverse inscription: VITTORIO EMANUELE 1863
Reverse inscription: (None)
Location
Currently not on view
date reverse mint
1876
date obverse mint
1863
ID Number
NU.68.21.521
catalog number
68.21.521
accession number
276536

YPS Token, Jeton, Russia

Russia 1868YPS Token.Obverse Inscription: УПСReverse Inscription: 1868НToken is semi-circular. Material unknown, but shows extensive white corrosion (possibly contains lead?)Currently not on view
Description
Russia 1868
YPS Token.
Obverse Inscription: УПС
Reverse Inscription: 1868Н
Token is semi-circular. Material unknown, but shows extensive white corrosion (possibly contains lead?)
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1868
ID Number
NU.69.129.716
catalog number
69.129.716
accession number
286472

Institute of Mines Award, Jeton, Russia

Russia 1899Obverse Inscription: М. ГАБЕ Р / 1873 - 1899Reverse: Image of machinery ВЛАДИМIРУ ФЕОДОРОВИЧУ АЛЕКСЬЕВУ / ОТЪ СОСЛУЖИВЦЕВЪ ("Vladmir Fyodoryevich Alexei(?) / From Colleagues")Currently not on view
Description
Russia 1899
Obverse Inscription: М. ГАБЕ Р / 1873 - 1899
Reverse: Image of machinery ВЛАДИМIРУ ФЕОДОРОВИЧУ АЛЕКСЬЕВУ / ОТЪ СОСЛУЖИВЦЕВЪ ("Vladmir Fyodoryevich Alexei(?) / From Colleagues")
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1899
ID Number
NU.68.263.956
catalog number
68.263.956
accession number
281689

Russian Invention Token, Jeton, Russia, 1811

Russia 1811СПБ"Russian Invention"Made by I.A. NevedomskyObverse Inscription: 1811Reverse Inscription: РОСС. / ИЗОБРЪТЕНІЕ / С.П.Б. / И.Н. ("Russia / Invention / St. Petersburg" / unknown)Currently not on view
Description
Russia 1811
СПБ
"Russian Invention"
Made by I.A. Nevedomsky
Obverse Inscription: 1811
Reverse Inscription: РОСС. / ИЗОБРЪТЕНІЕ / С.П.Б. / И.Н. ("Russia / Invention / St. Petersburg" / unknown)
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1811
ID Number
NU.NU83868
catalog number
NU83868
accession number
257688
collector/donor number
GM 423

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