FRANCE, Royal (Restored). Louis Philippe. 1830-1848. Æ Medal (51mm, 60.35 g, 12h). Inauguration of the Musee de Versailles. By Montagny. Dually dated 1680 and 1837.Electronic Auction 501 World Medals, Bronze Sold For $ 120. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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FRANCE, Royal (Restored). Louis Philippe. 1830-1848. Æ Medal (51mm, 60.35 g, 12h). Inauguration of the Musee de Versailles. By Montagny. Dually dated 1680 and 1837. LOUIS XIV LOUIS PHILIPPE IER, confronted laureate heads of Louis XIV and Louis Philippe / MUSÉE HISTORIQUE 1837, Victory flying left, holding branch and open book; below, view of Versailles; in exergue, CHATEAU DE VERSAILLES. Cf. Collignon 1131 (for similar, smaller issue). Warm brown surfaces with hints of purple toning. EF. |