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Medal

Bertrand Andrieu (French, 1761–1822)
Nicolas-Guy-Antoine Brenet (French, 1770–1846)
French

Medium/Technique Metal; possibly silver
Dimensions Coin or medal: 41 mm, 12h
Credit Line By exchange from the Massachussetts Historical Society
Accession Number25.563
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsNumismaticsMedals

DescriptionCircular medal.

Obverse: Two winged putto, one at proper right standing with quiver on shoulder and one at proper left seated with torch at his side, basket between both at center.

Reverse: Wreath with arrow at top and torch at bottom; Rinscribed below "BRENET".
InscriptionsReverse: Inscribed below "BRENET".
ProvenanceBy 1925, the Massachusetts Historical Society; 1925, from the Massachusetts Historical Society to the MFA. (Accession Date: October 8, 1925)