Medal - Queen Marie Antoinette - Execution

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LocationFrance
Year1793
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight9.30 g
Diameter30 mm
Thickness1.5 mm
ShapeRound
Technique
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Edge
PeriodFirst Republic (1792-1804)
NoticeDaniel Friedrich Loos
Reference(s) Hennin#506, BDM III#462, Slg. Julius#335
Obverse descriptionBust of Queen Marie Antoinette wearing a cameo of King Louis XVI facing left
Obverse letteringMARIE ANTOINETTE REINE DE FRANCE LOOS
(Translation: Marie Antoinette Queen of France)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionBare brested Medusa holding a flaming torch in right hand and set of scales in left hand; the scales hold a crown and a piece of paper on which is written `La Loi` which are outweighed by a dagger - the symbol of death.
Reverse letteringI’ACCUSE IE IUGE I’EXTERMINE LE XVI OCTOBRE MDCCXCIII
(Translation: The judge is both the jury and executioner The 16 October 1793)
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1793  - -
Catalog ID1617679650
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