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1966.131.88.b

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Louis XIII

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Artist

Artist Unidentified

Title

Louis XIII

Creation Date

1627

Century

17th century

Dimensions

2 5/16 in. (5.8 cm.)

Classification

Medals/Plaquettes

Creation Place

Europe, France

Medium and Support

bronze

Credit Line

Gift of Amanda Marchesa Molinari

Copyright

Public Domain

Accession Number

1966.131.88.b

Object Description

277 LOUIS XIII (1601-43), King of France, 1610; medal for the foundation of the Church of Saint Louis 1627

Obv. Bust to right of Saint Louis. Around, PRO . SCEPTRIS . ARAS . DAT . TELLVS . ET . DEVS . ASTRA
Rev. Facade of Church of Saint Louis. Around, LVDOVICVS XIII . D . G . FRANCOR . ET . NAV . REX . FVNDAVIT AN . MDCXXVII
Bronze, 58 mm. Hole at top

This medal was one of those placed in the foundation of the Church of Saint Louis, built by Louis XIII from 1627 to 1641 for the Jesuits of Rue Saint-Antoine, called "les Grands Jesuites." The design of the church was changed during construction.

Bibl.: Mazerolle 2, no. 819; Tresor France i, pl. 36, 3.