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Charles IV
French
19th century
Object Place: Europe, France
Medium/Technique
Metal; electrotype
Dimensions
Diameter and weight: 32 mm (1 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Henry H. Fay
Accession Number13.916
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsNumismatics – Medals
DescriptionCircular medal of Charles IV, king of France. Beaded rim on both faces.
Obverse: Profile bust of Charles IV looking to proper right, wearing crown and armor and with long hair; inscribed at edge.
Reverse: Inscribed at center.
Obverse: Profile bust of Charles IV looking to proper right, wearing crown and armor and with long hair; inscribed at edge.
Reverse: Inscribed at center.
InscriptionsObverse: Inscribed at edge "CHARLES IV.ROY DE FRANCE.".
Reverse: Inscribed at center "49./NE.1294./SUCCEDE.1322./LES FLAMANDES PUNIS./1325./MORT.1328./TROISIEME RACE./C.".
Reverse: Inscribed at center "49./NE.1294./SUCCEDE.1322./LES FLAMANDES PUNIS./1325./MORT.1328./TROISIEME RACE./C.".
Provenance1913, given by Henry H. Fay to MFA. (Accession Date: May 1, 1913)