France. Medaglia in bronzo "Louis XV. Reims 25 octobre 1722"

Ancient bronze medal of 73 mm depicts the bust of Louis XV on the obverse and on the reverse the coronation ceremony, with the engraver's signature DUVIVIER visible above the date and beneath the bust. Obverse: It features the youthful bust of Louis XV facing right, with crown and regal attire; the legend reads LUDOVICUS XV. REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS (Louis XV, Most Christian King). Reverse: It depicts the solemn scene of the anointing of the king, kneeling before the Archbishop of Reims, surrounded by court dignitaries; the legend is REX COELESTI OLEO UNCTUS (the king anointed with heavenly oil) with the date and place in exergue (REMIS. XXV. OCTOBRIS. MDCCXXII). Excellent condition, the medal is well defined and with all details legible. Perhaps the finishing is not contemporaneous. It shows a very slight dent at the top right and minor losses of black patina. Weight 244 g approx. Diameter 73 mm, thickness 7.5 mm

Estimate:$224.52

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