Robert-Joseph Pothier, 1699-1772, Jurist and Professor [obverse] 1823

This 1823 bronze medal by Mathias-Nicholas-Marie Vivier depicts Robert-Joseph Pothier, a renowned French jurist and professor who lived from 1699 to 1772. The medal showcases Pothier in profile, with detailed rendering of his facial features and the elaborate wig popular during the 18th century. The inscription surrounding his portrait provides biographical information, including his birth and death dates, and place of birth: “Aureliae.” This commemorative medal serves as a lasting tribute to the influential legal scholar Robert-Joseph Pothier.