The judge found that the art school had adequately investigated and disciplined the male student.

The theft highlights the security challenges faced by French institutions, especially amid increased scrutiny in the wake of the burglary at the Louvre.

The coins were taken from the Maison des Lumières Denis Diderot, a museum dedicated to the famed French philosopher.

Paris Public Prosecutor Laure Beccuau said Tuesday that the preliminary monetary value of the artifacts is around €88 million, or about $102 million.

Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said the theft exposed “great vulnerability” in France’s museums, and that he has instructed prefects nationwide to review and strengthen security at cultural sites.

"With the Liu Shiming Educator Award, we’re proud to shine a light on the vital yet too often overlooked contributions of adjunct professors, the underrecognized cores of arts education."

“As it has become too difficult for a gallery this size to scale in this climate, I have made the incredibly tough decision to close rather than diminish either the space or the commitment to exhibit conceptually uncompromising work.”

Stephen Thaler petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court earlier this month to hear his case centering on copyright protections for AI-generated artwork.