Copper Medal of Louis XV of France, Paris, 1715–1774. 0000.999.32053

Physical Description

• Measurements

  • Weight (in gr.): 38.5
  • Diameter (in mm): 42

Typological Description

• Object Type: Medal
• Date Range: 1715 - 1774

• Date on Object

  • Date: 1770
• Manufacture: Struck
• Material: Copper

• Obverse

  • Legend: LUD.XV.REX CHRISTIANISS.
  • Type: bust, r.
  • Portrait: Louis XV of France
  • Artist: Duvivier, B.

• Reverse

  • Legend: AURO ARGENTO AERI FLANDO FERIUNDO|AEDES AEDIFICATAE. M.DCC.LXX.
  • Type: View of the Paris Mint Hotel
  • Artist: Leonard, L.

References

• Reference: Cat.Gen.1.281.F

Administrative History

• Identifier: 0000.999.32053
• Lot: 0000.999
• Department: Medals and Decorations
• Collection: American Numismatic Society

Description

Rights

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