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Medal of Henri IV and Marie de Medici, dated 1605, by Guillaume Dupré (c.1579-1640), with 'M' cast in relief on back (BMC II, no. 19a; Mazerolle II, 643); uniface cast lead, 184 mm. From Spink auction 21 May 1996, lot 432; ex T. Clifford coll.: CM.712-1996

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Medal of Henri IV and Marie de Medici, dated 1605, by Guillaume Dupré (c.1579-1640), with 'M' cast in relief on back (BMC II, no. 19a; Mazerolle II, 643); uniface cast lead, 184 mm. From Spink auction 21 May 1996, lot 432; ex T. Clifford coll.

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Maker: Dupré, Guillaume

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Medal of Henri IV and Marie de Medici, dated 1605, by Guillaume Dupré (c.1579-1640), with 'M' cast in relief on back (BMC II, no. 19a; Mazerolle II, 643); uniface cast lead, 184 mm. From Spink auction 21 May 1996, lot 432; ex T. Clifford coll.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1996-06-10) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Dating

Production date: AD 1605

Components of the work

Object composed of lead

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.712-1996
Primary reference Number: 272999
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Created: Tuesday 17 November 2020 Updated: Monday 25 March 2024 Last processed: Wednesday 14 May 2025

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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