Visit of Louis XII and Anne de Bretagne in Lyon

€457,630.00
LocationFrance
Year1499
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionBronze
Weight483.9 g
Diameter114.2 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueCast
Orientation
Edge
Period
NoticeNicolas Leclerc, Jean de Saint-Priest
Reference(s) Kress#527 , Jones I#15 , Mazerolle#27
Obverse descriptionBust of the king with cap and crown to the right, above the folds of his robe he wears the collar of the Order of St. Michael on his chest.
Obverse lettering+FELICE. LVDOVICO. REGNA(N)TE. DVODECIMO. CAESARE. ALTERO. GAVDET. OMNIS. NACIO.
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionBust of the queen with veil and crown facing left, with pearl necklace around her neck and double gold chain decorated with a jewel pendant on her chest. The background of the picture is decorated with royal lilies on both sides and below the busts, separating the inscription on both sides, a lion with a long tail striding to the left can be seen, the heraldic animal of the city of Lyon.
Reverse lettering+LVGDVN(ENSI).RE(S).PVBLICA.GAVDE(N)TE.BIS.ANNA. REGNANTE.BENIGNE.SIC.FVI.CONFL. ATA.1499
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverLyon, France (413-1858)
Mintage1499  - -
Catalog ID4863921820
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