Philippe Quinault, by Simon Curé 1716 Obverse: PHILIPPE QVINAVLT, his laurelled bust to the right PHOENIX OF SINGING POETRY, a lyre surmounted by a phoenix and resting on a trumpet, a quiver and a bow. In the exergue the date Cast bronze with traces of gilding, 59 mm, bumps on the scroll. This medal is part of the French Parnassus series.