FRANCE, Royal. Louis XVI. 1774–1793. Pewter Uniface Medal (120mm, 368.00 g, 12h). Coronation of Marie Antoinette as Queen of France. By P.-J. Lorthior (1733-1813). Dated 1774.CNG Feature Auction 117 World Medals, Pewter Sold For $ 450. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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FRANCE, Royal. Louis XVI. 1774–1793. Pewter Uniface Medal (120mm, 368.00 g, 12h). Coronation of Marie Antoinette as Queen of France. By P.-J. Lorthior (1733-1813). Dated 1774. MARIE ANTOINETTE D'AUTRICHE REINE DE FRANCE 1774, Marie Antoinette enthroned right on royal daïs, being presented royal coat-of-arms by Victory alighting left and supported by cherub; columns on pedestal in background; clouds around; LORTHIOR · IN · ET · SC · below; all within ornate border / Blank, but for ink inscription. BDM III 477. Toned, scattered marks, original suspension loop attached, ink inscription on reverse. Good VF. Rare. |