© Berlin-George (CC BY)
© Berlin-George (CC BY)
St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre Medal by Olivier
1572 year| Lead | 24.90 g | 35 mm |
| Location | France |
|---|---|
| King | Charles IX (1560-1574) |
| Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
| Year | 1572 |
| Composition | Lead |
| Weight | 24.90 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-11-12 |
| Numista | N#434428 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Around crowned royal arms: "PIETAS EXCITAVIT IVSTITIAM". 2 lines in exergue: "24. AVGVSTI 1572"
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PIETAS EXCITAVIT IVSTITIAM
24. AVGVSTI
1572
Unabridged legend: Pietas escitavit ivstit iam
Engraver: Alexandre Olivier
Edge
Plain
