Bronze Medal of Colbert, Jean-Baptiste, Paris, 1619–1683. 0000.999.44320

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/0000.999.44320

Physical Description

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 124
    • Diameter (in mm): 62

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Medal
  • Date Range: 1619 - 1683

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1674
  • Manufacture: Struck
  • Material: Bronze
  • Symbol: R (O)

  • Authority

  • Obverse

    • Legend: IOAN.BAPT.COLBERT.REGNI.ADMINISTER.REGI.AB.INTIMIS.CONSILIIS.ET.MANDATIS.
    • Type: bust, r.
    • Portrait: Colbert, Jean-Baptiste

  • Reverse

    • Legend: ABSTINET. ET. SERVAT|1674
    • Type: A dragon beneath an apple tree

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 0000.999.44320
  • Lot: 0000.999
  • Department: Medals and Decorations
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Description

Restrike, BRONZE, cornucopia

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States