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Medal Showing Henry II of France

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The coin features a bronze or copper color with darker spots. A beaded border encircles the coin. The profile of a man with a beard and mustache, wearing armor and a feathered headpiece, faces right. Text surrounds the man's head, reading "HENRICVS II GALLIARVM REX INVICTISS". The man's attire includes a high collar and curved armor. The background of the image is light gray. The coin appears to be an old medal. The man depicted is Henry II of France.

Artwork Details

Date
1552
Medium
Bronze
Culture
French
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
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