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Medal image
editI have listed the image File:Ducis.jpg, of the medal of Ducis created by E. Catteaux presumably circa 1816, for discussion at WP:NFCR to clarify whether the image should be considered non-free and therefore probably not usable, because of possible infringement of rights owned by the photographer in the photograph (even though the design of the medal itself is of course long in the public domain). The discussion can be found here.
The question turns on whether there is likely to be sufficient artistic originality in the photograph for it to qualify for copyright in its own right under U.S. law, or whether it is just a functional mechanical snapshot. (cf Bridgeman vs Corel).
If the image is found to be copyrightable and not-free, then, as it does not currently have a non-free content use rationale, it would be likely to be deleted within the week. Jheald (talk) 11:39, 13 February 2011 (UTC)