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Charles V
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 Number13.913
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsNumismatics – Medals
DescriptionCircular medal of Charles V. Beaded rim on both faces.
Obverse: Profile bust of Charles V looking to proper right, with long hair and wearing a crown; inscribed at edge.
Reverse: Inscribed at center.
Obverse: Profile bust of Charles V looking to proper right, with long hair and wearing a crown; inscribed at edge.
Reverse: Inscribed at center.
InscriptionsObverse: Inscribed at edge "CHARLES V.ROY DE FRANCE.".
Reverse: Inscribed at center "52./NE.1338./PREMIER DAUPHIN/SUCCEDE.1364./MAJORITÉ DES ROIS FIXÉE/A QUATORZE ANS./MORT.1380./TROISIEME RACE./P.".
Reverse: Inscribed at center "52./NE.1338./PREMIER DAUPHIN/SUCCEDE.1364./MAJORITÉ DES ROIS FIXÉE/A QUATORZE ANS./MORT.1380./TROISIEME RACE./P.".
Provenance1913, given by Henry H. Fay to MFA. (Accession Date: May 1, 1913)