Objekt 9130
Die Cutting
Description
Late medieval traditions
Ever since the 14th century there existed coin-like objects, which were bigger and more elaborate than the usual coin. Among these, especially the late medieval seals stand out. Gold coins, too, were highly representative.
Object description
France. Chaise d'or of King Philip VI and medal by Louis Lepère on Jean II, duc de Bourbon (1428–1486), 1346 and 1494
Gold and silver, struck
Inv. 1918.2189., 1915.326.1.
Seal of the monastery of Klingental at Basel, seal matrice, late 13th cent., and modern impression
Brass, engraved cast; artificial resin
Inv. 1904.1219. and impression