France. Nancy. Henry II, Duke of Lorraine, 1563-1624, and his wife Margherita Gonzaga, 1591-1632. Bronze medal 1704 (Bronze, 46.61 mm, 45.44 g). By Ferdinand de Saint-Urbain. HENR II D G DVX LOTH MARCH DVX C B G. Bust right with beard and wavy hair; he wears paludamentum, armor and high collar. Under the shoulder truncation, SV. Rev. MARGAR A GONZAGA DVCISSA LOT C B G Bust left with showy curly hair on the forehead, diadem and small braids gathered at the nape of the neck with a jeweled clasp and falling onto the shoulders. Shawl fastened to one shoulder with a stud. Beaded outline and molded edge. Magnaguti p. 149, n. 213. Coll. Johnson II, 478. Extremely fine.
Ex Astarte XX, 30 October 2009, lot 476.
The medal belongs to the metallic series struck by Saint-Urbain at Nancy in 1704, representing the dukes and duchesses of House Lorraine.