Bronze medal of a winged figure holding a sword driving a chariot pulled by two horses behind a…

Charles VIII, King of France (b. 1470; r. 1483–98)

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Attributed to Niccolò Fiorentino (Niccolò di Forzore Spinelli) (Italian, 1430–1514)

Dateca. 1495

MediumCopper alloy, cast

DimensionsDiam.: 3 3/4 in. (9.46 cm)

Credit LineDr. Stephen K. and Janie Woo Scher Collection

Accession numberSCHER.2014.15.37

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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