1978.32.59.a
Nicolas de Pierola (1839-1913), President of Peru 1879-1881 and 1895-1899, Congratulatory Medal on Piérola’s 60th Birthday
Artist
J. F. R.
Title
Nicolas de Pierola (1839-1913), President of Peru 1879-1881 and 1895-1899, Congratulatory Medal on Piérola’s 60th Birthday
Creation Date
1899
Century
late 19th century
Dimensions
1 1/2 in. (3.81 cm)
Classification
Medals/Plaquettes
Creation Place
South America, Peru
Medium and Support
bronze
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Mark M. Salton
Copyright
Public Domain
Accession Number
1978.32.59.a
Guillaume Dupré is one of the most celebrated medalists of all time. Dupré’s talents were recognized early in his career by King Henri IV of France who named him the Controller General of puncheons and effigies for the coinage of France in 1604, and later “first sculptor” to the King in 1611. This medal is one of several designs for Louis XIII (son of Henri IV). Justice holds a sword in one hand and a scale in the other on the reverse—a reference to Louis XIII’s adoption of the title “The Just.”