FRANCE / CAPETIANS - FRANCE / ROYAL Louis XV (1715-1774). Gold medal, Prix de l'École chirurgicale [to Vincent Seux], by F. Marteau MDCCLXV (1765) then 1783, 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 - 29.18 g - 41.5 mm - 12 h Top Pop: this is the only engraved example! With engraved attribution on reverse: OBt. VINC. SEUX. LUt. AN. 1783: probably for the doctor Vincent Seux, born in Marseilles in 1761, father and grandfather of Marseilles doctors. PCGS AU58 (55951684). Cut on the edge at 12 o'clock on the reverse and minimal marks on the edge. Traces of handling in the fields and light golden patina. Very nice bust on the right by François Marteau. Superb.