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matrix
Object Type
matrix
Museum number
HARR.125
Description
Iron matrix for obverse die for medal of the Duchess of Mazarin, 1675.
(whole)
Bust of Duchess of Mazarin, right, pinned up with a string of pearls and an ornamented bandeau, two loose ringlets, in loose drapery with a string of jewels over her left shoulder.
(obverse)
Producer name
Engraved by:
John Roettier
Production date
1675
Materials
iron
Dimensions
Diameter:
79.50 millimetres
(face)
Height:
79.50 millimetres
Weight:
2133 grammes
Curator's comments
For other tools for this medal, see Harry 126.
Bibliographic references
Harry 2002-2003 / Catalogue of Dies and Matrices in the British Museum
(125)
Medallic Illustrations 1 / Medallic illustrations of the history of Great Britain and Ireland to the death of George II
(p.565, no.232)
Location
Not on display
Condition
Heavy corrosion over whole of face.
Associated names
Portrait of:
Hortense Mancini, Duchess of Mazarin
Acquisition name
Donated by:
Matthew Young
Acquisition date
1828-1829
Department
Money and Medals
Registration number
HARR.125