Louis XV Medal
Artist/Culture
Benjamin Duvivier
(French, 1730–1819)
Date1764
Mediummetal
Dimensions5.6 cm (2 3/16 in.)
ClassificationsMetalwork
Credit LineMuseum Acquisition
Terms
Object number1975.2041
Descriptionobv: figure on pedastel, flanked by 2 figures, inscription on pedastal LOUIS XV FSIS MCVLDM ENTE DX ROXS CLOR EP IOSD MDCCLXIV (?)(tiny print) rev: inscription in wreath LUDOVICO XV. REGI CHRISTIANISS. PRINCIPI OPTIMO HOC AMORIS MONUMENT. DECREVERUNT SEN. POP. QUE REM. ET PRIM. LAPIDEM P.P. M DCC LXIV
Provenanceunknown
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