Were there any coins striking Jean de la Fontaine's image?
No
Yes
There were only sculptures
There were only paintings
Answer
Jean de la Fontaine's image was struck on coins in France in the 17th century, during his lifetime. The first coins with his likeness were issued in 1672, and the last were issued in 1712. The coins were all silver, and ranged in value from 5 sols to 10 livres. The image on the coins was a bust of de la Fontaine, facing left.
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