Jean-Jacques Rousseau Medal – Dumarest – France c.1810-1830 – Bronze 37mm France – Early 19th Century (c.1810–1830) Jean-Jacques Rousseau Portrait Medal Bronze – 37 mm – By R. Dumarest Offered here is a refined early-19th-century French bronze portrait medal of Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712–1778), engraved by the celebrated medallist Raymond Gayrard Dumarest, one of the foremost artists of the Paris Mint during the Empire and Restoration periods. A highly collectible classical portrait with exceptional toning. ⸻ Obverse Fine neoclassical portrait of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, facing left. Legend: “J. JACQUES ROUSSEAU” Signature below: “R. DUMAREST F.” Beautifully executed portrait with soft modelling and crisp hair details. Surface displays superb iridescent toning with violet-blue highlights—very desirable. ⸻ Reverse Decorative laurel wreath border framing a plain central field. This style was commonly used for presentation or award medals, allowing for inscriptions or dedications (left blank on this specimen). The wreath is sharply detailed with three-dimensional foliage. ⸻ Specifications • Metal: Bronze • Diameter: 37 mm • Weight: — (typically 20–25 g for this module) • Engraver: R. Dumarest • Mint: Monnaie de Paris (Paris Mint style and execution) • Condition: Extremely attractive; sharp portrait, untouched surfaces, and beautiful rainbow toning highly sought after by collectors of French decorative medals.