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Medal - Louis XV Tribute of Paris Merchants
| Location | France |
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| Year | 1763 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a detailed harbor scene in high relief, showing a large three-masted sailing vessel departing a fortified port town at left, with smaller vessels in the middle and far ground. In the upper right, a radiant sun with a face shines through parting clouds, symbolizing royal beneficence. On the foreshore in the lower field, bales, barrels, and trade goods are depicted, alluding to commerce. The circular legend arcs around the upper field, with a two-line inscription in the lower exergue. |
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| Reverse lettering | SEDAT FLUCTUS, TERRAM ALIT, ARTES FOVET SEX MERCATORUM PARIS. / ORDINES. M DCC LXIII |
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