France - 1817

Obverse:

Bust of Louis XVIII, right. On the shoulder, ANDRIEU F.

Legend:

LVDOVICVS . XVIII FRANC . ET . NAV . REX

Exergue:

DE PUYMAURIN DI .

Size:

50.5 mm.

Reverse:

The Genius of the Arts (left) and Minerva (right) decorating with garlands a coffered door surmounted by the bust of Louis XVIII. Above the door: MVSAEVM

Legend:

MVNIFICENTIA . REGIA . INSTAVRATVM

Exergue:

MDCCCXVII
To the right: DESBOEFS