Acht ontwerpen voor penningen 1712 - 1786

This design sheet by Giovanni Marco Pitteri (1712-1786), titled "Acht ontwerpen voor penningen", features eight different designs for coins. The sheet is organized in rows with circular outlines representing the intended coins. Each design incorporates historical figures and symbolic imagery, such as a seated figure holding a scepter, a temple, and a woman holding a cornucopia. This design sheet offers insight into the artistic process of designing currency in the 18th century, highlighting the combination of historical and symbolic elements in creating aesthetically appealing and meaningful coins.