Summary
Portrait medal of Olivier de Serres (1539-1619) by Donadio. One of the Galerie Metallique des Grand Hommes Francais series. Minted in Paris, 1821.
Obverse Description
Draped bust facing right; around, OLIVIER DE SERRES.; on bust truncation in small lettering the artist's name, DONADIO F.
Reverse Description
Legend in eight lines: NE / EN M.D.XXXIX. / A VILLENEUVE DE BERG / MORT / EN M.DC.XIX. / GALERIE METALLIQUE / DES GRAND HOMMES FRANCAIS. / 1821.
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
French author and soil scientist
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
1821 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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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
42 mm (Outside Diameter), 37.7 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
