Summary
Portrait medal of Jean Sylvain Bailly (1736-1793) by Jean Montagny. One of the Galerie Metallique des Grand Hommes Francais series. Minted in Paris, 1821.
Obverse Description
Draped bust facing right; around, J. SYLVAIN BAILLY.; belown in smaller lettering the artist's name, MONTAGNY F.
Reverse Description
Legend in eight lines: NE / A PARIS / EN M.DCC.XXXVI. / MORT / EN M.DCC.XCIII. / GALERIE METALLIQUE / DES GRAND HOMMES FRANCAIS. / 1821.
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
French astronomer, mathematician. Correctly calculated the appearance of Halley's Comet for 1759. The lunar crater Bailly was named in his honour. First mayor of Paris 15 July 1789 (the day after the stroming of the Bastille) until 16 Nov. 1791
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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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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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Dimensions
42 mm (Outside Diameter), 37.83 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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