Jeton - Louis XV - Galères, Marine royale

Location France
Year 1717
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Brass
Weight 6.18 g
Diameter 28 mm
Thickness 1 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Edge Full
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Feu#1484, Gueant#Prieur510 B
Obverse description Laureate bust of Louis XV as a child, turned right. Engraver`s initials under the truncation. Royal title around it.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering LUD • XV • D• G• FR • ET NAV • REX • I• B •
Reverse description Amphitrite seated in a conch shell dragged by dolphins. Legend above and exergue with date.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering NOVUM DECUS ADDIDIT UNDIS • GALERES • 1717 •
Mintage
Numisquare ID 9295555130
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