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Louis XV: Coronation
Probably by: Emile Rogat (French, 1770–1852)
French
after 1722
Object Place: Europe, France
Medium/Technique
Metal; bronze
Dimensions
Diameter and weight: 41 mm (1 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Henry H. Fay
Accession Number13.820
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsNumismatics – Medals
DescriptionCircular medal of Louis XV (1710-1774), king of France, commemorating his coronation at Reims cathedral.
Obverse: Profile bust of Louis XV looking to proper left; inscribed at edge "LUDOVICUS XV REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS" and under bust "RÖG".
Reverse: Coronation scene placed inside cathedral; inscribed at edge "REX COELESTI OLEO UNCTUS" and in exergue "REMIS.25.OCT./1722".
Obverse: Profile bust of Louis XV looking to proper left; inscribed at edge "LUDOVICUS XV REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS" and under bust "RÖG".
Reverse: Coronation scene placed inside cathedral; inscribed at edge "REX COELESTI OLEO UNCTUS" and in exergue "REMIS.25.OCT./1722".
InscriptionsObverse: Inscribed at edge "LUDOVICUS XV REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS" and under bust "RÖG".
Reverse: Inscribed at edge "REX COELESTI OLEO UNCTUS" and in exergue "REMIS.25.OCT./1722".
Reverse: Inscribed at edge "REX COELESTI OLEO UNCTUS" and in exergue "REMIS.25.OCT./1722".
ProvenanceBy 1913, Henry H. Fay; 1913, gift of Henry H. Fay to the MFA. (Accession Date: May 1, 1913)