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1966.117.4.a

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Henry II

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Artist

Etienne Delaune (Etienne Delauine) (Orleans, France, ca. 1519 - 1583, Strasbourg, France)

Title

Henry II

Creation Date

1552

Century

16th century

Dimensions

2 3/16 in. (5.5 cm.)

Classification

Medals/Plaquettes

Creation Place

Europe, France

Medium and Support

bronze

Credit Line

Gift of Amanda Marchesa Molinari

Copyright

Public Domain

Accession Number

1966.117.4.a

Object Description

241 HENRY II 1552

Obv. Bust to right, in armor. Around, HENRICVS . II . GALLIARVM REX INVICTISS . PP .
Rev. In laurel wreath, inscription, RESTITVTA | REP . SENENSI . | LIBERATIS OBSID . | MEDIOMAT . PARMA | MIRAND . SANDAMI . | . ET RECEPTO | HEDINIO . | ORBIS CONSENSV | 1552
Bronze, 55 mm.

Commemorates the liberation of Siena and victory over the forces of Emperor Charles V and the pope.

Bibl.: Arm. 3, p. 285 C; Houston, no. 152; Naples, p. 198; Supino, no. 819; Mazerolle 2, no. 101; Tresor France i, pl. 12, 2; Robert, pl. 8; Van Mieris 3, p. 313.