In Honor of Gustave Adolphe Hirn, Physicist (1815–1890) 1889
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This 1889 bronze medal, titled "In Honor of Gustave Adolphe Hirn, Physicist (1815–1890)," is a portrait of the French physicist in profile by the medalist Louis-Oscar Roty. The image is a classic profile portrait, likely intended to be a commemorative piece for the physicist. The inscription on the medal, "Ses compatriotes ses amis ses admirateurs," translates to “his countrymen, his friends, his admirers,” signifying the purpose of this medal.
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