Summary
Portrait medal of Heloise d'Argenteuil ( circa 1090-1164). One of the Galerie Metallique des Grand Hommes Francais series. Minted in Paris, 1819.
Obverse Description
Veiled bust facing left; at left, HELOISE; below bust in smaller lettering the artist's name, GAYRARD F.
Reverse Description
Legend in eight lines: NEE / EN / A / MORTE / EN M.C.LXIV. / GALERIE METALLIQUE / DES GRAND HOMMES FRANCAIS. / 1819.
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
Héloise d'Argenteuil (circa 1090 - 16 May 1164) a French nun, writer, scholar. She is best remembered for her correspondence with Peter Abélard (Pierre Abailard).
Galerie Metallique Des Grands Hommes Francais: a large series of portrait medals produced in France beginning in 1819, by leading medallists of the day. At least 119 people were honoured.
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1819 AD
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Mint
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Artist
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Person Depicted
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Series
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Material
Bronze
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
42 mm (Outside Diameter), 42.19 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
