royal hobbies: coin collection

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The collection of coins for their artistic value was a development and a real royal hobby.



My own modest coin collection from the royal Family of Belgium
received by my co-worker


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


Emperor Maximilian I of Austria (1459 - 1519) was a member of the House of Habsburg. He married to Mary of Burgundy. 


Maximilian - Source picture Wikipedia


More about Maximilian and the House of Habsburg on this link 



King Louis XIV of France (1638 - 1715)


own picture taken in Versailles 2017


More about King Louis XIV of France on this link 



Elector Joachim II of Brandenburg  (1505-1571) who started the Berlin Coin Cabinet. 


Source picture: Wikipedia


More about Joachim II Hector, Elector of Brandenburg on this link


Victor Emmanuel III (1869-1947) he wrote the corpus memorium Italicorum about his coin collection. (hint by Geert Janssens). More about the role of King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy during World War II on this link. 





King Farouk of Egypt (1920 - 1965)


Source picture: Wikipedia

More about King Farouk of Egypt on this link. 




a few coins from my own modest collection 
received by my co-worker


In the Czech Republic there is a museum in Prague with a collection of Coins and medals of the Olomouc Archbishopric. Check it on this link.  This hint was given by @empressofHAB. 



A tradition



Nowadays, it is a wonderful tradition that Kings and Queens receive the first coin of new mints. 
Location: Brussel, België

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