Summary
Portrait medal of Jean-Jaques Rousseau (1712-1778) by Dumarest. Minted in Paris, 1795.
Obverse Description
Bust facing left, around, J. JAQUES ROUSSEAUNEA GENEVE EN 1712, below in smaler lettering, DUMAREST.F.
Reverse Description
aAt centre within line circle, LA PUISSANCE / LEGISLATIVE / APPARTIENT AU PEOPLE / ET NE PEUTAPPARTENIR / QU A LUI; around, CONTRA AT SOCIAL L'IV . 3 . CHAP . 1 .
Edge Description
Impressed, SE. VEND. A PARIS. CHEZ. MONNERON (PATENTE/.)
Significance
Philosopher, writer, and composer.
His political philosophy influenced the French Revolution as well as the overall development of modern political, sociological, and educational thought.
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Acquisition Information
Cultural Gifts Donation from Harold Mower, Apr 1991
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Date Issued
1795 AD
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Person Depicted
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Material
Bronze
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Axis
12
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Dimensions
35 mm (Outside Diameter), 24.891 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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