MB109064 France, Voltaire writer philosopher bronze medal by G C Waechter Enlightenment

France, Voltaire writer, philosopher bronze medal by G C Waechter 59mm. struck. 1757. Portrait of Voltaire in profile right, Voltaire ne le XX Fevrier MDCXCIV (1694) Reverse. A pedestal groaning with symbols associated with Voltaire’s life and work, masks of the theatre, books, a globe, sword, trumpet of fame. text Tire d’apres nature au Chateau de Ferney 1757 (drawn from life…) One of the great influencers of the Age of the Enlightenment (18th century), author of Candide. Engraved dies 1770. Sharp strike, lovely deep brown patina.