Summary

Portrait medal of J. Benigne Bossnet (1627-1704) by Guyrard. One of the Galerie Metallique des Grand Hommes Francais series. Minted in Paris, 1816.

Obverse Description

Bust facing right; around, J. BENIGNE BOSSUET; below in smaller lettering the artist's name, GAYRARD F.

Reverse Description

Legend in eight lines: NE / A DIJON / EN M.DC.XXVII. / MORT / EN M.DCC.IV. / GALERIE METALLIQUE / DES GRAND HOMMES FRANCAIS. / 1816.

Edge Description

Plain

Significance

Jaques Benigne Bossnet was a French Bishop and theologian.

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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