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medal
Object Type
medal
Museum number
G3,SwedM.280
Description
Silver medal.
(whole)
Bust of John Calvin, right, with hat and cloak.
(obverse)
Producer name
Made by:
Arvid Karlsteen
Production date
17C
Production place
Made in:
Sweden
Materials
silver
Technique
struck
Dimensions
Diameter:
44 millimetres
$Inscriptions
Location
Not on display
Subjects
arts and sciences
sun/moon
Associated names
Named in inscription & portrayed:
Jean Calvin
Associated places
Associated with:
France
Associated with:
Geneva (canton)
Acquisition name
Donated by:
George IV, King of the United Kingdom
Previous owner
Previous owner/ex-collection:
George III, King of the United Kingdom
Acquisition date
1825
Department
Coins and Medals
Registration number
G3,SwedM.280