BELGIUM. Juste Lipse (prominent 16th century humanist). Æ medal. 15.3 gm. 34 mm. Struck and signed by Adolphe Jouvenel (1798-1867). Circa 1850. Lipse's bust left; JUSTE LIPSE NE EN 1547 MORT EN 1606 around / Biographical information in 14 lines. Extremely Fine; brown tone with underlying red on fresh surfaces; attractive.

Adolphe Jouvenel was a Belgian sculptor and medallist who planned a series of medals honoring Belgian celebrities but only completed twelve. Lipse (1547-1606) was a Belgian humanist and philologist, the creator of Neostoicism.