The Complete 'King Richard' Bronze Dassier Medal Collection refers to the medals produced as part of the renowned "Kings and Queens of England" series engraved by Jean Dassier, a celebrated Swiss medalist and chief engraver of the Geneva Mint in the early 18th century. Issued in 1731, this series features bronze medals depicting English monarchs, including several named Richard—most notably Richard I, Richard II, and Richard III.
Each medal in the collection is struck in bronze, typically measuring around 41mm in diameter. The obverse of each medal features a finely detailed bust of the respective King Richard, while the reverse illustrates a symbolic scene or emblem relevant to the monarch’s reign. For instance, the Richard II medal’s reverse includes imagery representing his ambition and the means of achieving it, such as the crown and dagger.
The full Dassier collection originally comprised 34 medals, covering English monarchs from William I through George II, and was highly regarded for its artistic quality and historical accuracy. These medals are prized by numismatists and enthusiasts for their craftsmanship, historical significance, and as a comprehensive visual record of England’s royal lineage during the period.
Specification
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| Alloy | Bronze |
| Year | 1731 |
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