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Henri II, King of France (b. 1519; r. 1547–59), Catherine de’ Medici (1519–1589; Queen Consort of France 1547–59; Queen Regent of France 1560–74), and Charles IX, King of France (b. 1550; r. 1560–74)

 (French, act. 1554; d. 1568)
Datedated 1566
MediumSilver, struck
DimensionsDiam.: 1 9/16 in. (3.89 cm)
Credit LineGift of Stephen K. and Janie Woo Scher, 2021
Accession number2021.2.105
Commentary
Unless otherwise noted, the dimensions indicate the medal’s diameter taken at the widest point.
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