FRANCE, Royal. Louis XVI. 1774–1793. Æ Medal (41mm, 36.34 g, 12h). Fête de la Fédération. Dated 14 July 1790.Electronic Auction 518 World Medals, Bronze Sold For $ 60. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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FRANCE, Royal. Louis XVI. 1774–1793. Æ Medal (41mm, 36.34 g, 12h). Fête de la Fédération. Dated 14 July 1790. Louis standing left, placing hand on book held by Liberty standing right, holding flag with clasped hands, book resting on plinth inscribed A LA/ PATRIE; to left, Felicity seated left, head right, holding caduceus and cornucopia; above, Verity left in clouds, with part of Zodiac wheel above; in background, the crowds on the Champ de Mars; in exergue, A PARIS LE 14 JULLIET/ 1790 / CONFÉDÉRATION/ DES/ FRANÇAISE within wreath. Hennin 140. Attractive brown surfaces. EF. |