Silver Medal of Louis XV of France, Paris, 1715–1774. 0000.999.23619

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Obverse: RIDERE REGNARE EST - Momos sits on his throne among clouds, a puppet in one hand

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Reverse: LUNA DUCE AUSPICE MOMO. - Two figures stand on the sides of a shield, where two cornucopias are

Physical Description

Measurements
- Weight (in gr.): 46
- Diameter (in mm): 44

Typological Description

Object Type: Medal
Date Range: 1715 - 1774
Manufacture: Struck
Material: Silver
Symbol: J.C.R. (O)
Authority
- Artist: Roettiers, Joseph
Obverse
- Portrait: Louis XV of France

References

Reference: Med.Fran.214.22

Administrative History

Identifier: 0000.999.23619
Lot: 0000.999
Department: Medals and Decorations
Collection: American Numismatic Society

Description

Not a John Law medal

Rights

CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
License: Public Domain Mark (images)
Rights: No Copyright - United States

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