FRANCE / CAPETIANS - FRANCE / ROYAL Louis XV (1715-1774). Gold medal, Prix de l'École chirurgicale [to J.-B. F. Mirault], by F. Marteau MDCCLXV (1765), Paris. Av. LUD. XV. REX - CHRISTIANISS. Head on the right, a headband in the hair; below, signature F. M. Rv. In the field, in nine lines: STUDIORUM / ET / PERITIÆ / PRÆMIUM / IN SCHOLA / CHIRURG. PRACTICA / IN PERPETUUM ASSIGNABAT / M. F. HOUSTET / M DCC LXV [M. F. Houstet founded in perpetuity a prize for science and skill in the practical school of surgery, 1765]. Divo cf. 172; Gold - 29.46 g - 41.5 mm - 12 h Top Pop: this is the only engraved example! With engraved attribution on the edge: JOAN -BAPT° FRANC MIRAULT. NGC MS 61 (8587249-001). Minor marks of use and circulation. A fine scratch on the reverse. With gold highlights. Nice bust of François Marteau. Very nice.