Lot no. 864
FRANCE / CAPETIANS - FRANCE / ROYAL
Constitution (1791-1792). Token, Louis XVII (victims of the Revolution) [1793], Restoration period, Paris.
Av. LOUIS CHLES DAUP DE FRANCE BORN IN VERSAILLES ON 25 MARCH 1785. Bust of Louis XVII in frock coat on the left, around MORT AU TEMPLE - LE 2 JANVIER 1795.
Rv. VICTIMS OF REVOLUTIONARY INFAMIES. Piety standing right, sacrificing on an altar; in exergue: (date).
H.- - F.13515 ; Copper - 9,58 g - 32 mm - 12 h
From a series on the royal victims of the Revolution, probably struck during the Restoration. With a beautiful brown patina and remains of the original red colour around the reliefs. Superb at Fleur de coin.
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