Bronze Uncertain Object of Louis XVI of France, Paris, 1774–1792. 0000.999.44687

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/0000.999.44687

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Obverse: SIEGE DE LA BASTILLE|PRISE PAR LES CITOYENS DE LA VILLE DE PARIS LE 14 JUET 1789/ARRIVEE DU ROI A PARIS|LE 6 OCTOBRE 1789 - A crowd of armed citizens, amidst which French Guards fire at the Bastille/The King arrives in Paris on horseback, a multitude greeting him; the palace in background
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Physical Description

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 291.5
    • Diameter (in mm): 86
  • Authenticity: Forgery

Typological Description

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 0000.999.44687
  • Lot: 0000.999
  • Department: Medals and Decorations
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Description

two obverses; no reverse

Rights

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