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Object Name |
Louis XV Medallion |
Object ID# |
MC 1043 |
Date |
1710-1774 |
Description |
Obverse: Louis XV round LudoXVoRex Christianissimus (King Louis XV of Christianity). Reverse: The Kings Palace This Medal was struck for the dedication of the King's palace which became The Louvre. Louis was a weak ruler much influenced by his mistresses, Madame de Pompadour and Madame du Barry. He led France into the War of the Austrian Succession (1740-48) and the Seven Years' War (1756-63), which led to the loss of the French territories in India, Canada, and the West Indies. |
Place of Origin |
France |
Medium |
Medallion |
Material |
Bronze (orig.) |
Metzger Location |
Gallery |
Location of Original |
Monnaie de Paris France |
Dimensions Details |
Diameter: 40 mm |