France
Marie Antoinette bronze "Execution" Medal 1793 Choice AU, Soho (Birmingham), Julius-331, Hennin-533, Pollard-4. 48mm, 61.74 gm. By C. H. Küchler. Commemorating the Execution of the Queen. Crowned and draped bust left / Marie Antoinette being drawn in carriage to right through the Rue Saint-Honoré, blindfolded and with hands tied behind her back; in background, French troops and citizens gathered around the guillotine within the Place de la Révolution. Pleasing dark brown surfaces, with some underlying luster. An incredible and powerful reverse scene.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 400-600 USD