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Louis the Strong
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Louis the Strong

Jean Dassier (1676–1763)
1734
Object PlaceFrance
Medium/TechniqueMetal; bronze
DimensionsDiameter: 5.4 cm (2 1/8 in.)
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Moeller, III
Accession number1973.446
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ClassificationsNumismatics
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InscriptionsObverse: Inscribed at edge "LUD·LE FORT REIP·GENEV·CONSUL PRIMAR·ANN·1734·AET·66·" and under bust "I·DASSIER·F·". Reverse: Inscribed at edge "DEI NUMINE" and in exergue "JURA CIVIUM ASSERTA·/ANNO 1734".ProvenanceBy 1973, Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Moeller III (Massachusetts); 1973, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Moeller III to the MFA. (Accession Date: June 13, 1973)