The Crusades had broken up the inertia of European society. The feudal system had given way to an established
political system in the form of monarchies. Following the Renaissance Era many European empires began
expanding their national territories. Driven by new ideas, the stronger European nations wanted to take control and
colonize trade, religion, economic growth, and military dominance among the weaker nations. Some empires were
short lived, others were more persistent. Some of the European Empires that emerged as the dominant world powers
from the 16th thru the 18th centuries were: Poland, Spain, Sweden, Austria, Russia, and the Netherlands. Each coin in
this collection represents one of these great European Empires.
The Coins:
1. SPAIN- (1528-1621)
Spanish Cobb 4 Reales; Obverse: Cross; Reverse: Shield
Weight: 7.g, Diameter: 28-32mm
2. Poland: Sigismund III (1587-1632)
3 Polker; Obverse: Orb; Reverse: Coat Of Arms
Weight: 1g, Diameter: 19.5mm
3. Sweden: Carl XI (1655-1697)
Shilling; Obverse: Crowned CR monogram; Reverse: Coat Of Arms
Weight: .53g, Diameter: 15.5mm
4. Austria-Leopold I (1657-1705)
3 Kreuzer; Obverse: Leopold the Hogmouth Bust; Reverse: Crowned 2 Headed Eagle or Three shields of arms with frames
Weight: 1.56g, Diameter: 20-22mm
5. Russia-Peter the Great (1689-1725)
Kopek (wire money); Obverse: St.George slaying the Dragon; Reverse: Czar name in Russian inscription
Weight: .28g, Diameter: .55 x .99mm
6. The Netherlands-Hollandia (1724-1799)
2 Stuiver; Obverse: Single Lion Facing Left In Coat Of Arms; Reverse: Province Name and Date
Weight: 1.58g, Diameter: 19-19.9mm
Data:
Box measures: 7.25” x 5.5”
Order Code: 6EUROEMPIREBOX
All coins in each set are protected in an archival capsule and beautifully displayed in a mahogany-like box.
The box set is accompanied with a story card, certificate of authenticity, and a black embossed gift box.
Coin type and grade may vary somewhat from image