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Jean-Baptiste Colbert
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Jean-Baptiste Colbert

19th century
Medium/TechniqueMetal; gilt alloy
DimensionsDiameter and weight: 23 mm (7/8 in.)
Credit LineGift of Henry H. Fay
Accession number13.797
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ClassificationsNumismatics
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InscriptionsObverse: Inscribed at edge "J.B.COLBERT NE EN 1619 MORT EN 1683" and under bust [need lens to see]. Reverse: Inscribed in wreath "CRÉATION/DE LA/MANUFACTURE ROYALE/DES GOBELINS/EN 1667".ProvenanceBy 1913, Henry H. Fay; gift of Henry H. Fay to the MFA. (Accession Date: May 1, 1913)