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Portrait Medal of the Ancient Greek Philosopher and Mathematician Pythagoras

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ca. 1972.

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Item ID number:

2854287

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Portrait Medal of the Ancient Greek Philosopher and Mathematician Pythagoras
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Date(s):

ca. 1972.

Place:

France:

Place of creation:

France

Extent:

1 medal : bronze ; 276.84 gr
Support 0.000 x mm

Language of material:

French

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A bronze medal sculptured for the Paris Mint by Graeco-French Medallist, Bella Raftopoulou. The medal commemorates the life and work of ancient Greek Philosopher and Mathematician, Pythagoras (c. 570 BC - c. 495 BC). He is best known for the mathematical equation bearing his name, the Pythagorean Theorem, which states that the square of the hypotenuse (longest side of a right triangle) is equal to the sume of the squares of the other two sides.

The obverse side of the medal displays a bust of Pythagoras with reference to his theories on the multiplication of numbers around him using 3, 6, 9.

The reverse side of the medal makes reference to Pythagoras' stance on natural philosophy using images of the Pythagorean elements: Earth, Air, Fire, Water.

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Signatures and inscriptions note:

Inscription: obverse: 3 / 6 / 9 / B. RAFTOPOULOU, Inscription: reverse: PYTHAGORE / EAU / TERRE / FEU / AIR, Inscription: edge: 1976 mark BRONZE, Inscription: attachment: no attachment

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C-088177 : obverse
C-088176 : reverse
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commemoration

portrait ornamentation
Source:

Private

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1986-079 X PIC
04437
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Credit: Library and Archives Canada, Acc. No. 1986-79-4437

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