Summary
Portrait medal of Pierre Abilard (Peter Abelard) ( 1079-1142). One of the Galerie Metallique des Grand Hommes Francais series. Minted in Paris, 1817.
Obverse Description
Tonsured and draped bust facing right; around, PIERRE ABAILARD; to right of bust truncation in smaller lettering the artist's name, GAYRARD
Reverse Description
Legend in nine lines: NE / A PALAIS / PRES NANTES / EN M.LXXIX / MORTE / EN M.C.XXXXII. / GALERIE METALLIQUE / DES GRAND HOMMES FRANCAIS. / 1817.
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
A medieval French philosopher, theologian, logician and music composer. Remembered too for love for Heloise.
Galerie Metallique Des Grands Hommes Francais: a large series of portrait medals produced in France beginning in 1816, 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
1817 AD
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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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Dimensions
42 mm (Outside Diameter), 41.59 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round