Bronze Medal of Louis XV of France, Paris, 1715–1775. 1914.48.12

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1914.48.12

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Obverse: RIDERE REGNARE EST - King as jester (Momos), enthroned facing on clouds, holding jester-headed scepter in l. hand.
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Reverse: LUNA DUCE AUSPICE MOMO - Jesters' arms flanked by two cornuacopiae, to l. and r., a monkey in costume stgh. inward, looking outward; atop crest, small animal l. and pendant.

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 34.7
    • Diameter (in mm): 44

Typological Description

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Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1914.48.12
  • Lot: 1914.48
  • Department: Medals and Decorations
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

  • Provenance

    • Parish, Daniel Jr.

Description

Regiment de la Culotte|Formerly considered a "John Law" medal|Formerly incorrectly accessioned as 1914.999.172

Rights

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