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| Location | France |
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| Year | 1740 |
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| Composition | Silver |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing draped bust of Louis XV with flowing curled wig in high relief, occupying the central field. The circular Latin legend runs along the inner border, with engraver's initials visible below the bust truncation. The rim is decorated with a milled edge. |
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| Reverse description | A large three-masted sailing ship under full sail depicted in fine detail in the central field, with waves below. The upper legend arcs across the top of the field, while the issuer's name appears in a recessed panel in the lower exergue. The rim is milled. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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