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Catherine de’ Medici (1519–1589; Queen Consort of France 1546–59; Queen Regent of France 1560–74), François II, King of France (b. 1544; r. 1559–60), Charles IX, King of France (b. 1550; r. 1560–74), and Henri III (b. 1551; King of Poland 1573–75; King of France 1574–89)

 (French, ca. 1520–ca. 1590)
Dateca. 1574
MediumCopper alloy (gilt), struck
DimensionsDiam.: 2 3/16 in. (5.48 cm)
Credit LineGift of Stephen K. and Janie Woo Scher, 2016
Accession number2016.2.51
Commentary
Unless otherwise noted, the dimensions indicate the medal’s diameter taken at the widest point.
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