Coin Collection

King Ethelred II The Unready
ETHELRED II The Unready King of England (reigned 978-1013 and 1014-1016)

Coins of Pontius Pilate, 30-31 AD (bronze)
BLP397810 Coins of Pontius Pilate, 30-31 AD (bronze) by Roman, (1st century AD); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pontius Pilatus)

Someone Drops a Sixpence Near Somerset House - HM Bateman
H.M. Bateman had a particular loathing for the taxman as exemplified in this cartoon showing the inhabitants of Somerset House (then the home of the Inland Revenue)

Parable Of The Talents
An engraved depiction of The parable of the talents from the New Testament Book of Matthew 25:14-30, circa 1700. The parable tells of three servants

Horse drawn vehicles and barrows in Borough High Street, London, 1904
Horse drawn vehicles, barrows and shop fronts, 309-317 Borough High Street, London, 1904. Men and boys wait with barrows and horse-drawn carts

Vanitas (oil on canvas)
XIR160470 Vanitas (oil on canvas) by Saint-Andre, Simon Renard de (1613-1677); 65x54 cm; Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Arabian-Byzantine coin. Coin. FRANCE. Paris. National Library

Skeleton on a penny farthing. Composite x-ray of a skeleton riding a penny farthing bicycle represented by the coins it is named after

Bungay Corn Cross 1810
The corn cross from the village of Bungay, on the Suffolk/Norfolk border, and the plan of a double punt. Heraldic medallions(coins) from the 17th century surround the illustration of the cross

Coin Depicting the Goddess Tyche, 2nd-1st century BCE. Creator: Unknown
Coin Depicting the Goddess Tyche, 2nd-1st century BCE

Portrait of Roman Emperor Majorian
Roman Emperor Majorian, 420-461. Flavius Julius Valerius Majorianus, Western Roman Emperor. Copperplate engraving from Abraham Bogaerts De Roomsche Monarchy, The Roman Monarchy, Francois Salma

Portrait of Roman Emperor Domitian
Roman Emperor Domitian, 51AD-96AD, Titus Flavius Caesar Domitianus Augustus. Copperplate engraving from Abraham Bogaerts De Roomsche Monarchy, The Roman Monarchy, Francois Salma, Utrecht, 1697

A group of Norman and Angevin coins, from King William I to King Henry III of England
FIT282730 A group of Norman and Angevin coins, from King William I to King Henry III of England, 11th-13th century (silver) (obverse view) by English School; Fitzwilliam Museum

Tunisian woman with elaborate coin necklace
Tunisian woman with elaborate necklace made of many strings of coins with holes in the middle, metal bangles, thin silken clothing and a pointed hat

UK money, pound coins

Tarot Card - Reyne de Deniers (Queen of Coins)

John Bull Ground Down, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1795 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO191249 John Bull Ground Down, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1795 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

The coinage used in the United States of America
A postcard depicting the coinage used in the United States of America, along with a currency conversion table. Date: 1902

Portrait of Roman Emperor Aurelian
Roman Emperor Aurelian, 214-275. Lucius Domitius Aurelianus Augustus. Copperplate engraving from Abraham Bogaerts De Roomsche Monarchy, The Roman Monarchy, Francois Salma, Utrecht, 1697

100 and 50 drachmas bills, Greece. Coin

Phoenician coins and writing
Phoenician coins. Engraving depicting various coins and medals from the Phoenician civilisation. Phoenicia existed as a collection of city states in the coastal areas of modern day Lebanon and Syria

William Ii / Coin
Coin of William II (William Rufus) second son of William I (circa 1056-1100)

William I / Coin
Coin of William the Conqueror (circa 1028-1087)

The Parable of the Talents, c. 1884 (Oil on canvas)
7212780 The Parable of the Talents, c.1884 (Oil on canvas) by Rich, William George (1857-after 1901); The Ms Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: Rich)

Midas, Transmuting all into [Gold] Paper, pub. 1797 (hand coloured engraving)
2966815 Midas, Transmuting all into [Gold] Paper, pub. 1797 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Roman Emperor Pupienus
Roman Emperor Pupienus, 170-238. Marcus Clodius Pupienus Maximus Augustus or Pupienus Maximus. Copperplate engraving from Abraham Bogaerts De Roomsche Monarchy, The Roman Monarchy, Francois Salma

Portrait of Roman Emperor Vespasian
Roman Emperor Vespasian, 9AD-70AD, Titus Flavius Vespasianus. Copperplate engraving from Abraham Bogaerts De Roomsche Monarchy, The Roman Monarchy, Francois Salma, Utrecht, 1697

English Coins, George IV, Victoria (b / w photo)
6003808 English Coins, George IV, Victoria (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: English Coins, George IV, Victoria)

Great Seal of Elizabeth (litho)
475456 Great Seal of Elizabeth (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elizabeth I (1533-1603); Queen of England and Ireland 1558-1603;

Label for Fil a la Sorciere brand of sewing thread (colour litho)
PER320944 Label for Fil a la Sorciere brand of sewing thread (colour litho) by French School; Private Collection; (add.info.: fil a coudre; fil cire)

The Fortune Teller, c. 1635 (oil on canvas)
3432875 The Fortune Teller, c.1635 (oil on canvas) by Tour, Georges de la (1593-1652); 102x123.5 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; French, out of copyright

The Banker and his Wife, 1538 (oil on canvas)
XIR19994 The Banker and his Wife, 1538 (oil on canvas) by Roejmerswaelen, Marinus van (c.1493-1567); 79x112.5 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nantes

MOTHER GOOSE: KING. The king was in the parlor. Wood engraving from a late-19th century edition of Mother Gooses Melodies

Bullion Office. Bank of England. Balance for Bar Gold
Engraving of a heavy duty set of weighing scales with central pillars for weighing bars of gold. A bar of gold is on one side of the balances, the weights on the other

Coin of Edward & Harold
Coins of Edward the Confessor and Harold II

Donation box in Elijahs Cave Synagogue in Haifa, Israel, Middle East

Milo of Crotona / Coin
MILO or MILON of CROTONA Greek athlete, renowned for his strength; wrestling champion in the Olympic and Pythian games

dynasty of indo greek menander 1 coins India
8725384 dynasty of indo greek menander 1 coins India; Private Collection; (add.info.: dynasty of indo greek menander 1 coins India); © Dinodia Photo.

Win silver Tipu Sultan 1782_1801 1 rupees , Mysore , Karnataka , India
8725449 Win silver Tipu Sultan 1782_1801 1 rupees , Mysore , Karnataka , India; Private Collection; (add.info.: Win silver Tipu Sultan 1782_1801 1 rupees , Mysore , Karnataka)

dynasty of indo greek eucratides coins India
8725423 dynasty of indo greek eucratides coins India; Private Collection; (add.info.: dynasty of indo greek eucratides coins India); © Dinodia Photo.

Jesus and the Money changers, c.1920 (stained glass)
8714186 Jesus and the Money changers, c.1920 (stained glass) by Mayer, Franz (1848-1926); (add.info.: Stained Glass built 1920s. Glass by Franz Mayer Germany)

Mughal Coin, c.1556-1605 (silver)
8859833 Mughal Coin, c.1556-1605 (silver) by Mughal School, (16th century); 2.75 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; Image © Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford.

Mughal Coin, c.1556-1605 (silver)
8859832 Mughal Coin, c.1556-1605 (silver) by Mughal School, (16th century); 2.75 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; Image © Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford.

Piece de monnaie d'argent a l'effigie de l'empereur Charles V (Charles Quint) (1500-1558)
AIS5374062 Piece de monnaie d'argent a l'effigie de l'empereur Charles V (Charles Quint) (1500-1558).; © Iberfoto.

gupta dynasty coins chandra king and queen India
8725444 gupta dynasty coins chandra king and queen India; Private Collection; (add.info.: gupta dynasty coins chandra king and queen India); © Dinodia Photo.

dynasty of indo greek menander 3 coins India
8725425 dynasty of indo greek menander 3 coins India; Private Collection; (add.info.: dynasty of indo greek menander 3 coins India); © Dinodia Photo.

dynasty of indo greek menander 2 coins India
8725385 dynasty of indo greek menander 2 coins India; Private Collection; (add.info.: dynasty of indo greek menander 2 coins India); © Dinodia Photo.

dynasty of gupta samudra kacha coins India
8725447 dynasty of gupta samudra kacha coins India; Private Collection; (add.info.: dynasty of gupta samudra kacha coins India); © Dinodia Photo.

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"Unveiling the Rich History of Coins: From Pontius Pilate to Ethelred II and Beyond" Step back in time as we explore the fascinating world of coins, each carrying tales from different eras. Dating back to 30-31 AD, the bronze Coins of Pontius Pilate transport us to ancient times, where they were used for trade and commerce. Fast forward to King Ethelred II The Unready's reign, and we encounter his unique coinage. Known for its intricate designs, these coins reflect the artistry and craftsmanship of that era. The Parable Of The Talents reminds us that even a small they are hold great value. It teaches us about investing wisely and making the most out of our resources – a lesson still relevant today. Transporting ourselves to London in 1904, horse-drawn vehicles and barrows fill Borough High Street. Amongst bustling crowds is an intriguing scene captured by HM Bateman - someone dropping a sixpence near Somerset House. A moment frozen in time, reminding us how even small incidents can captivate our attention. Vanitas paintings often depicted symbols of wealth and transience; it comes as no surprise that coins played a significant role within this genre. Vanitas (oil on canvas) showcases their presence alongside other objects representing life's fleeting nature. Traveling further across borders, an Arabian-Byzantine coin takes center stage in Paris' collection. This exquisite piece exemplifies both cultural exchange and historical significance between nations. A peculiar sight unfolds with a skeleton riding atop a penny farthing bicycle - an image that combines history with whimsy while showcasing Victorian-era ingenuity. In Bungay Corn Cross 1810, we witness how local communities celebrated milestones through commemorative coins embedded within architectural structures – preserving memories for generations to come. Roman Emperors Aurelian & Majorian grace portraits on ancient Roman currency; their stern expressions remind us of the power and authority they held over vast territories.