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17th C. French Lead Medal - Cardinal Richelieu: Europe, France, Jean Varin (French, 1607-1672), 1630 CE. A tinned-lead medal of Armand-Jean Duplessis, Cardinal Richelieu (1585-1642) by artist Jean Varin (French, 1607-1672) – signed at the bottom on reverse (WARIN / 1630). Inscriptions include - Obverse: (in margin) AMANDVS IOANNES...