FRANCE, Royal (Restored). temp. Charles X. 1824-1830. Æ Medal (55mm, 81.72 g, 12h). Address of the 221. By Caunois. Dated 16 March 1830.

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FRANCE, Royal (Restored). temp. Charles X. 1824-1830. Æ Medal (55mm, 81.72 g, 12h). Address of the 221. By Caunois. Dated 16 March 1830. 16 MARS 1830, female figure standing left, holding scrooll inscribes ADRESSW/ AU/ ROI and embracing column surmounted by rooster and decorating with anchor and CHARTE within wreath / DÉCERNÉE/ AUX 221/ VOTANS DE/ L’ADRESSE. Cf. Collignon 586 (for cast). Brown surfaces, minor spotting. EF.

From the J. Eric Engstrom Collection.

On 16 March 1830, prior to the opening of the chambre des députés by king Charles X, a liberal majority delivered an address in opposition to the royal ministers. The monarch’s decision to oppose the will of the chambre would ultimately lead to the July Revolution and the end of his reign.

Closing Date and Time: 23 June 2021 at 13:33:40 ET.

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