Fondateurs de l'Ordre de la Visitation - Médaille par L. Penin à Lyon

Location France
Year
Type Religious medal
Composition Silver plated copper
Weight 13.3 g
Diameter 32 mm
Thickness 2 mm
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge Plain
Period
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description Within a quatrefoil pattern studded with small crosses, a large haloed bust of Saint François de Sales (1567-1622), facing right. French legend all around, the engraver`s name under the bust and the town where the medal was issued.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering S. FR. DE SALES - DOCT. DE L`EGL. - PRIEZ POUR N. L.PENIN A LYON
Reverse description Within a quatrefoil pattern studded with small crosses, a large haloed bust, facing right, of Saint Jeanne Françoise Frémyot, Baroness de Chantal (1572-1641), holding a large cross and the Sacred Heart. French legend all around, engraver`s name below the bust and city of issue.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering Ste. Jne. FRANCOISE - DE CHANTAL - PRIEZ POUR N. L.PENIN A LYON
Mintage
Numisquare ID 8079012410
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