Summary
Portrait medal of Maxemilien de Bethune, Duke of Sully (1560-1641) by Joseph Domard. One of the Galerie Metallique des Grand Hommes Francais series. Minted in Paris, 1822.
Obverse Description
Armored bust facing left; around, MAX. DE BETHUNE DUC DE SULLY.; below in small lettering the artist's name, DOMARD F.
Reverse Description
Legend in eight lines: NE / A ROSNI / EN M.D.LIX. / MORT / EN M.DC.LXI. / GALERIE METALLIQUE / DES GRAND HOMMES FRANCAIS. / 1822.
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
French soldier, minister and staunch Huguenot who assisted Henry IV rule of France
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
1822 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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Type of item
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Dimensions
42 mm (Outside Diameter), 38.18 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round