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coin
Object Type
coin
Museum number
1906,1103.3139
Description
Copper coin.
(whole)
Representation of winged allegorical figure, standing, writing the constitution; cap of Liberty, left; inscription, above and below.
(obverse)
Inscription surrounding portrait of Louis XVII, head left.
(reverse)
State
Associated with:
République Française
Europe: République Française
Authority
Ruler:
Louis XVII, King of France and Navarre
Production date
1793-1795
Production place
Minted in:
France
Materials
copper
Dimensions
Weight:
9.390 grammes
$Inscriptions
Location
Not on display
Subjects
allegory/personification
king/queen
reading/writing
Associated names
Emblem of:
Libertas
Portrait of:
Louis XVII, King of France and Navarre
Associated events
Associated Event:
The French Revolution of 1789 onwards
Acquisition name
Donated by:
Dr Frederick Parkes Weber
Acquisition date
1906
Department
Money and Medals
Registration number
1906,1103.3139