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John II
French
19th century
Object Place: Europe, France
Medium/Technique
Metal; electrotype
Dimensions
Diameter and weight: 33 mm (1 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Henry H. Fay
Accession Number13.918
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsNumismatics – Medals
DescriptionCircular medal of John II. Beaded rim on both faces.
Obverse: Profile bust of John II looking to proper left, with long hair and a short beard; inscribed at edge.
Reverse: Inscribed at center.
Obverse: Profile bust of John II looking to proper left, with long hair and a short beard; inscribed at edge.
Reverse: Inscribed at center.
InscriptionsObverse: Inscribed at edge "JEAN II.ROY DE FRANCE.".
Reverse: Inscribed at center "51./NE.1350./RARE EXEMPLE DE GENEROSITÉ./MORT.1364./TROISIEME RACE./P.".
Reverse: Inscribed at center "51./NE.1350./RARE EXEMPLE DE GENEROSITÉ./MORT.1364./TROISIEME RACE./P.".
Provenance1913, given by Henry H. Fay to MFA. (Accession Date: May 1, 1913)