National Numismatic Collection

The National Numismatic Collection is comprised of approximately 1.6 million objects and is thought to be the largest collection of money and transactional objects in the world. Its diverse holdings represent every inhabited continent and span more than three millennia.

The collection has grown from a few thousand objects in the mid-19th century to its present size through donations from public institutions and private collections.

The National Numismatic Collection is unrivaled in its holdings of American material. It is the U.S. monetary system's collection of record and includes the extraordinary collections of the U.S. Mint, Treasury, and Bureau of Engraving and Printing.

A small portion of the National Numismatic Collection is available here. The National Numismatic Collection is currently working to develop digitization initiatives in order to make the national collection more accessible to the public.

date made
1823
associated date
1823
head of government
George IV King of the United Kingdom
ID Number
NU.68.159.3744
catalog number
68.159.3744
accession number
283645
One (1) ruble coin, ConstantineRussia, 1825Obverse Image: Portrait of Constantine, facing right.Obverse Text: Б / М / КОНСТАНТІІНЂ / І / ИМІІ / И / САМ / ВСЕРОСС / 1825Reverse Image: Center the Russian coat-of-arms, a double-headed eagle wearing a shield with a mounted figure (Sa
Description (Brief)
One (1) ruble coin, Constantine
Russia, 1825
Obverse Image: Portrait of Constantine, facing right.
Obverse Text: Б / М / КОНСТАНТІІНЂ / І / ИМІІ / И / САМ / ВСЕРОСС / 1825
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. There is a wreath encircling the eagle.
Reverse Text: 4 / 30 ЛОТН / 21 ДОЛЯ / РУБЛЬ / CПБ / ҶИСТАГО / СЕРЕБРА
Description
The Constantine Ruble is one of the rarest Russian coins. It depicts Russian Grand Duke Constantine Pavlovich, who was expected to ascend to the throne in 1825. He never came to power, having relinquished his succession rights in 1823 due to his controversial marriage, and the coin never circulated.
date made
1825
associated date
1825
depicted
Constantine
ID Number
NU.68.263.68
accession number
281689
catalog number
68.263.68
One (1) 5 dollar coinUnited States, 1822Obverse Image: A Capped Head Liberty facing left.Obverse Text: LIBERTY / 1822Reverse Image: Eagle with outstretched wings with 3 arrows and an olive branch in its talons.
Description (Brief)
One (1) 5 dollar coin
United States, 1822
Obverse Image: A Capped Head Liberty facing left.
Obverse Text: LIBERTY / 1822
Reverse Image: Eagle with outstretched wings with 3 arrows and an olive branch in its talons. Scroll above the eagle's head.
Reverse Text: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / E PLURIBUS UNUM / 5 D.
General Information: Although nearly 18,000 half eagles were struck in 1822, virtually all were melted down. As far as is known, only three specimens survive, two of them in the Smithsonian Institution.
date made
1822
mint
U.S. Mint, Philadelphia
designer
Reich, John
ID Number
NU.68.159.0190
accession number
283645
catalog number
68.159.0190

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