Sir Edmund Halley (1656–1742) by Jacques-Antoine Dassier

Sir Edmund Halley (1656–1742) 1744

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This bronze medal, created by Jacques-Antoine Dassier in 1744, depicts Sir Edmund Halley, a renowned English astronomer, physicist, and mathematician. The medal features a profile portrait of Halley, with his name and the inscription "EDMONDUS" surrounding the image. The detailed rendering of Halley's features and the inscription on the medal make it a valuable historical artifact, capturing the likeness of a prominent figure in scientific history. This medal is now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, NY.

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