FRANCE, Constitutional Monarchy. Louis XVI. 1789-1792. Gilt Oval Æ Medal (29x40mm, 12.95 g, 12h). Fête de la Fédération, 14 July 1790. By Augustin Dupré. Dated 14 July 1790. Near EF.Electronic Auction 542 World Medals, Gold Sold For $ 160. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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FRANCE, Constitutional Monarchy. Louis XVI. 1789-1792. Gilt Oval Æ Medal (29x40mm, 12.95 g, 12h). Fête de la Fédération, 14 July 1790. By Augustin Dupré. Dated 14 July 1790. PACTE FÉDÉRATIF, Members of the Garde nationale standing left, with color bearers behind, all swearing loyalty to France, seated right on daïs with shield at side, holding tablets; pyramidal monument behind; before, garlanded altar decorated with medallion of Louis XVI; 14 JUILLET ·/1790 · in two lines in exergue / NOUS JURONS/DE MAINTENIR/DE TOUT NOTRE/POUVOIR LA/CONSTITUTION/DU ROIAUME in six lines; all within oak and laurel wreath. Julius 141; Hennin 165. Traces of deposits, light hairlines, heavy scratches on reverse. Near EF. With original suspension loop attached. |