FRANCE, Royal. Louis XVI. 1774–1793. PB Medal (45mm, 31.31 g, 1h). Execution of Louis XVI. By an uncertain Dutch medallist. Dated 1793.

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FRANCE, Royal. Louis XVI. 1774–1793. PB Medal (45mm, 31.31 g, 1h). Execution of Louis XVI. By an uncertain Dutch medallist. Dated 1793. (lis) DER DOOD VON LUDWIG XVI KONIG VON FRANKREICH, bare head left; CIM on edge of bust / Guillotine with decapitated body of Louis gushing blood; to left, figure holding book with head bowed in prayer and executioner kneeling right; to right, figure standing right, raising severed head; tumbrel to far right; 17 93 below platform. Hennin 466. Some corrosion, scratches. VF. Rare and surprisingly graphic.

From the J. Eric Engstrom Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 1 December 2021 at 13:37:20 ET.

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