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Memorial Medal for Charles I, 1649

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold coin with a relief portrait of a man with long, curly hair and a beard, facing right. The man has a rounded collar and a coat with a shoulder piece. The words "CAROLVS D G M BR ET H REX & GLOR" are stamped around the top half of the coin. The coin is circular and made of gold-colored metal. It has a few dark spots on its surface. The background is off-white.

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th century
Medium
Silver, gold
Culture
British
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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