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médaille science . des . nombres . de . la . vie . et . du . mouvement .
| Location | France |
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| Year | 1983 |
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| Composition | Bronze |
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| Obverse description | Four bearded scholars in classical robes are depicted in high relief, seated around a table on which rests an armillary sphere and scientific instruments including a compass. Below the table, an hourglass and alchemical vessels are visible. The circular legend runs along the upper rim, with the engraver's signature H. DROPSY visible in the lower right field. |
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| Obverse lettering | SCIENCES • DES • NOMBRES • DE • LA • VIE • ET • DU • MOUVEMENT • H.DROPSY |
| Reverse description | A nude male figure, reminiscent of the Vitruvian man, stands astride a geometric polyhedron set within a pentagram, holding a sickle in one hand and a serpent in the other. A fantastical winged lion crouches to the left. The field is scattered with celestial symbols including a sun, a crescent moon, and four stars bearing astrological or planetary symbols. A coiled serpent appears to the right. |
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