Voltaire Medal – 1817 – signed by Caunois
In bronze
Weight: 38.5 g
Diameter: 41 mm
Obverse:
Bust in profile to the right, bare head, wig and 18th century clothing.
Circular inscription: AROUET DE VOLTAIRE
Signature: CAUNOIS F.
Reverse:
BORN IN CHATENAY NEAR PARIS IN M.DC.XCIV. DEATH IN M.DCC.LXXVIII.
METAL GALLERY OF GREAT FRENCH MEN.
1817.
Edge:
Smooth without punch
