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medal, commemorative

human history
  • Other Name

    Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette

  • Description

    medal, commemorative

    bronze medal, 52mm diameter

    obverse: bust of King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, inscription: LUD·XVI D:G·FR·ET NAV·REX·MAR·ANT·AUSTR·REG· / FATI INIQUI, medallist's mark below bust: C.E.K

    reverse: Louis XVI's head being held up to crowd and militia gathered around guillotine, inscription above (illegible) and in exergue: XXI JANUARIUS / ANNO MDCCXCIII

  • Place
    [England]
  • Associated Place

    France

  • Accession Number
    1932.233
  • Accession Date
    Unknown
  • Other Id

    691

    18033.14

  • Department

    History

    Social History

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