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Source Description
On the obverse of this medal is a bust portrait of Henry IV (1553-1610). On the reverse is the coat of arms of France and Navarre within a collar and garland.
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Document identity
localId
20622
label
Medal of Henry IV of France (1553-1610)
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obj
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object
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1
Source metadata
id
20622
sourceUrl
contentType
object
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normalized
title
Medal of Henry IV of France (1553-1610)
description
On the obverse of this medal is a bust portrait of Henry IV (1553-1610). On the reverse is the coat of arms of France and Navarre within a collar and garland.
provenance
Henry Walters, New York [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Sadie Jones (Mrs. Henry Walters), New York, 1931, by inheritance; Mrs. Henry Walters Sale, New York, May 2, 1941, no. 1272A; Douglas H. Gordon, 1941, by purchase; Walters Art Museum, 1941, by gift.
date
early 17th century (Baroque)
citationUrl
rightsUri
CC0
language
en
genreSpecific
Coins & Medals
medals (medallions)
portraits
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1
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1
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import
dimensionsRaw
Diam: 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm)
Source extras
inscriptions
[Transcription] On obverse: REX FRAN ET NAV HENRICVS IIII DG
dynasty
House of Bourbon
reign
Henry IV (1589-1610)
med
bronze
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6229
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BAR
exhibition_ids
316
Single page context
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1
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0
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photo
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