Bronze Medal of Henry II of France, France, 1547–1559. 1985.81.27

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1985.81.27

Physical Description

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 39
    • Diameter (in mm): 50

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Medal
  • Date Range: 1547 - 1559
  • Manufacture: Cast
  • Material: Bronze

  • Geographic

    • Place of Cataloging Relevance: France

  • Obverse

  • Reverse

    • Legend: [Greek inscription: Deus ex Machina]
    • Type: Perseus rescuing Andromeda from the sea monster

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1985.81.27
  • Lot: 1985.81
  • Department: Medals and Decorations
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Rights

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