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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