Bronze Medal of Louis XIII of France, France, 1638–1638. 1985.90.19

Physical Description

• Measurements

  • Weight (in gr.): 185
  • Diameter (in mm): 72

Typological Description

• Object Type: Medal
• Date: 1638
• Manufacture: Struck
• Material: Bronze

• Authority

  • Artist: Molart, M.

• Geographic

  • Place of Cataloging Relevance: France

• Obverse

  • Legend: LUDOVICUS.XIII.FR.ET.NAV.REX
  • Type: bust, r. in toga with lion's head on shoulder
  • Portrait: Louis XIII of France

• Reverse

  • Legend: ORTIS.SOLIS.GALLICI
  • Type: Zodiac chart in outer ring, Victory leads Dauphin in horse-drawn chariot

References

• Reference: Cat.gen.137.F; Tresor.1.40.2; Med.fran.25.85-6

Administrative History

• Identifier: 1985.90.19
• Lot: 1985.90
• Department: Medals and Decorations
• Collection: American Numismatic Society

Description

Rights

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