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Louis XVI

(French, 1730–1819)
(French, 1751–1832)
1774
Object PlaceFrance
Medium/TechniqueMetal; bronze
DimensionsDiameter and weight: 60 mm (2 3/8 in.)
Credit LineGift of Malcolm Storer
Accession number30.69
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ClassificationsNumismatics
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InscriptionsObverse: Inscribed at edge "LUDOVICUS XVI REX CHRISTIANISS" and under bust "B. DU VIVIER F·". Reverse: Inscribed above "AEDES ACADEMI·ET SCHO·CHIRURGO", at proper right "N·GATTEAUX·F·", and in exergue "REGIA MUNIFICENTIA INCHOAT/MDCCLXX ABSOL/MDCCLXXIV".
ProvenanceBy 1930, Malcolm Storer; 1930, given by Malcolm Storer to the MFA. (Accession Date: February 6, 1930)