Silver Medal of Louis XV of France, Paris, 1715–1774. 1926.28.1

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1926.28.1

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Obverse: (Engraved) Georgius III Rex Dei Gratia. (Original legend, LUDOVICUS XV. REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS, eradicated) - bust, r., laureate
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Reverse: HONOS ET VIRTUS; in ex., (engraved) 1775 - allegorical figures w/ joined hands

Physical Description

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 73.036
    • Diameter (in mm): 55
  • Secondary Treatment: Reengraved
  • Countermark: GEORGIUS III REX Dei Gratia|1775

Typological Description

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Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1926.28.1
  • Lot: 1926.28
  • Department: Medals and Decorations
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society
  • ImageSponsor: Edlow, Kenneth L.

Description

Legend re-engraved|date added to reverse|Gift of S.H.P. Pell and E.T. Newell

Subjects

  • Category: Indian Peace Medals

Rights

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