Summary
Portrait medal of Philippe de Commines (1447-1511) by Ursin Philippe. One of the Galerie Metallique des Grand Hommes Francais series. Minted in Paris, 1822.
Obverse Description
Draped bust facing right; around, PHILIPPE DE COMMINES; below bust in smaller lettering the artist's name, VATINELLE
Reverse Description
Legend in nine lines: NE / A COMMINES / PRES LILLE/ EN M.CCCC.XLV. / MORTE / EN M.D.IX. / GALERIE METALLIQUE / DES GRAND HOMMES FRANCAIS. / 1822.
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
French and Burgundian writer and diplomat. Described as the "first critical and philosophical historian since classical times" (Oxford Companion to English Literature)
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
1822 AD
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Issued By
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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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Type of item
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Dimensions
42 mm (Outside Diameter), 38.17 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round