Bronze portrait medal of King Henry II of France

Henri II, King of France (b. 1519; r. 1547–59)

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Germain Pilon (French, ca. 1525–1590)

Datedated 1559; made ca. 1575

MediumCopper alloy, cast

DimensionsDiam.: 6 7/16 in. (16.36 cm)

Credit LineDr. Stephen K. and Janie Woo Scher Collection

Accession numberSCHER.2014.15.546

Commentary

Unless otherwise noted, the dimensions indicate the medal’s diameter taken at the widest point.

On View Second Floor, Room 32, Medals Room

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