Christopher Eimer
Coins & Medals Bought and Sold est. 1971
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Medals
Reference:5843 Cardinal Richelieu, 1630
High-relief bust of Cardinal Richelieu to right, wearing the Cross of the Holy Spirit.
A winged Fame heralding the arrival of carriage, seated in which is a figure about to be laureated.
By Jean Warin.
Bronze, cast. 77 mm.
Condition: Extremely Fine
Notes:
A particulary rare variant, with the cardinal wearing the Cross of the Holy Spirit. A sharp and pleasing cast.
References:
cf. Jones (oval, and pewter) 184.