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Louis XV: Completion of Saint Sulpice Church, Paris

(French, 1687–1761)
(French, 1720–1772)
1754
Medium/TechniqueMetal; bronze
DimensionsDiameter: 4.2 cm (1 5/8 in.)
Credit LineGift of Earle Havens
Accession number2006.1208
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ClassificationsNumismatics
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InscriptionsObverse: Inscribed at edge "LUD·XV·REX CHRISTIANISS·" and on bust "J·DUVIVIER F·". Reverse: Inscribed above "BASILICAE ET URBI ADDITUM DECUS", across field in two rectangles "RÖETTIERS FILIUS.", and in exergue "S·SULPITII AREA/M·DCCLIV·".
ProvenanceBy 2006, Earle Havens; 2006, given by Earle Havens to the MFA. (June 21, 2006)
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