FRANCE, Royal. temp. Louis XVI. 1774–1793. AR Medal (32.5mm, 13.68 g, 12h). Opening of the Canal de Givors. Dated 1784. EF.

Electronic Auction 531 – Session 2
Lot: 1620. Estimated: $ 100

World Medals, Silver

Sold For $ 80. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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FRANCE, Royal. temp. Louis XVI. 1774–1793. AR Medal (32.5mm, 13.68 g, 12h). Opening of the Canal de Givors. Dated 1784. LIGERIM RHODANUS ARDET, river-god seated right on urn from which water flows, oar at side playfully touching river-goddess seated left and leaning on urn from which water flows; DV to lower right / CANAL/DE/GIVORS/1784 in three lines within wreath of cattails. Cf. Feuardent 10797. Iridescent toning, some marks and light hairlines. EF.

From the Dr. Michael Slavin Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 26 January 2023 at 13:26:20 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 20% buyer’s fee.