Silver medal of a king in a feathered cap and embroidered robe

Silver medal of a salamander in flames inside a laurel wreath and a crown above

Francis I, King of France (b. 1494; r. 1515–47)

Attributed to Ludwig Neufahrer (German, ca. 1500/1505–1563)

Dateca. 1537

MediumSilver, cast

DimensionsDiam.: 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm)

Credit LineGift of Stephen K. and Janie Woo Scher, 2021

Accession number2021.2.164

Commentary

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

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