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France - 1795

Death of Louis XVII - (possible cast copy)

Obverse
Obverse:
Bust of Louis XVII, left.
Under the bust: DEPAULIS . F .
Legend:
LVDOVICTUS . XVII . FRANCIAE . ET . NAVARAE . REX
Exergue:
REGNI . TANTVM . IVRA
Size:
50 mm.
Reverse
Reverse:
Winged figure on pedestal holding crown.
Legend:
QVAM . REDDAT . HAEREDI
Exergue:
LUDOVICUS. XVII. IN. VINCULIS. OCCUMBIT / VIII IVN. MDCCLXXXXV / JEUFFROY F.

Vern's Comments:

It appears to be an original, white metal strike. However some weakness in the strike could indicate it to be a cast copy.

Death of Louis XVII - (possible cast copy)

obverse

Death of Louis XVII - (possible cast copy)

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