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The Renaissance of the Cast Medal in Nineteenth Century France
We have always had a strong and active interest in the field of European cast medals of all periods.
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Our inventory of medals changes frequently, and we are always pleased to meet fellow enthusiasts. The following article on cast medals in 19th century France contains a number of illustrations which are indicative of the material we always have in stock.
If you have an interest in the field of medals or are looking for examples by particular artists, please contact us.
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David and Constance Yates, New York,
The medal as we know it today had its origins in the Italian Renaissance with the circular bronze commemorative portraits produced by Pisanello (c.
) during the mid-fifteenth century. Medals are often viewed in a numismatic context because they share certain obvious characteristics with coins. Both are round, made of metal, and exhibit a portrait on the front (obverse) and an allegorical or narrative