Summary
Portrait medal of Charles-Louis de Secondat, Baron de La Brède et de Montesquieu (1689-1755) by Caunois. Generally referred to as Montesquieu. One of the Galerie Metallique des Grand Hommes Francais series. Minted in Paris, 1817.
Obverse Description
Bust facing left; around, C. SECONDAT DE MONTESQUIEU.; on truncation in smaller lettering the artist's name, CAUNOIS F.
Reverse Description
Legend in eight lines: NE / A LA BREDE / EN M.DC.LXXXIX. / MORT / EN M.DCC.VL. / GALERIE METALLIQUE / DES GRAND HOMMES FRANCAIS. / 1817.
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
French social commentator and political thinker. Famous for his articulation of the theory of separation of powers. Responsible for the popularization of the terms feudalism and Byzantine Empire.
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1817 AD
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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), 36.3 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round