Michel de l'Hôpital, 1505/1506-1573, Chancellor of France 1560-1568 [obverse]

French 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a bas-relief profile of a bearded man on a round medal or coin. The man's head is turned to the left, displaying a bald head with textured detail near the ear, and a long, intricately carved beard. The material appears to be bronze-like metal, giving it a warm, reddish-brown tone. The surface is smooth with patina. Encircling the profile is a raised band with the inscription "OSP FRANCANCEL."