Voltaire by Georg Christoph Wächter

Voltaire 1770

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This silver medal, created by Georg Christoph Wächter in 1770, depicts the French writer and philosopher Voltaire. The obverse features a profile portrait of Voltaire with a flowing wig and a long coat. The reverse side shows a symbolic arrangement of objects, including a pen, a quill, and an open book, alluding to his literary legacy. This small-scale medal, measuring 5.8 cm in diameter, is a fine example of 18th-century commemorative art, celebrating the intellectual and cultural significance of a renowned figure.

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