royal hobbies: coin collection
The collection of coins for their artistic value was a development and a
real royal hobby.
History
Historical records state that in Ancient Rome and medieval Mesopotamia
coins were collected and catalogued by scholars and state treasuries.
Emperor Augustus sometimes presented old and exotic coins to friends
and courtiers during festivals and other special occasions. More about
Augustus on this link.
Coin collecting and appreciation began around the fourteenth century.
During the Renaissance it became a must among the members of the
priveleged classes, especially for Kings and Queens.
Many European Kings, princes and other nobility kept collections of
ancient coins.
Collectors
House of Habsburg. He married to Mary of Burgundy.
who started the Berlin Coin Cabinet.
King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy during World War II on this link.
received by my co-worker
Coins and medals of the Olomouc Archbishopric. Check it on this link.
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