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French 17th Century

Hercule-François, 1544-1584, Duc d'Alençon and d'Anjou [obverse], 17th century

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Medium

bronze

Dimensions

overall (diameter): 3.57 cm (1 3/8 in.)
gross weight: 21.81 gr (0.048 lb.)
axis: 12:00

Credit Line

Gift of Lisa and Leonard Baskin

Accession Number

1997.114.8.a

Artists / Makers

French 17th Century (medalist)

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Inscription

around circumference: FRANCOVS.DVC.DANIOV.ET.DALANCON.FILZ.DE.FRANCE

Provenance

Lisa and Leonard Baskin, Leeds, Massachusetts; gift 1997 to NGA.

Associated Names

Baskin, Lisa

Bibliography

2007: Pollard, John Graham. Renaissance Medals. The Collections of the National Gallery of Art Systematic Catalogue. 2 vols. Washington, 2007: 2:no. 874, repro.

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