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August 2020 Auction 5-6 Aug 2020
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FRANCE. Monarchs of France Bronze Medal Set (69 Pieces), ND (ca. 1830s). Average Grade: ALMOST UNCIRCULATED to UNCIRCULATED.
31.75 mm each. Bronze Medal set, "Gallery of the Kings of France" commemorating the kings and emperors of France from the reign of Pharamond in AD 417 to the beginning of the reign of Louis XVIII. The obverse designs feature portraits of the various monarchs in the sequence of their reigns; it is likely that many of the early portraits are fanciful creations rather than true likenesses. The reverse inscription lists the dates of birth (when known), succession, major event of reign (on some medals), and death. It is noted that the letter P. indicates pere (father), F. indicates frere (brother). N. is for neveu (nephew), and C. is for cousin; these letters identify the relation of the new king with the monarch he succeeded. It is further noted that the letter M in Mort (death) in block letters signifies the monarch died naturally; the letter in script signifies a violent death. An asterisk (*) on the reverse of a medal indicates that the information is not certain.
31.75 mm each. Bronze Medal set, "Gallery of the Kings of France" commemorating the kings and emperors of France from the reign of Pharamond in AD 417 to the beginning of the reign of Louis XVIII. The obverse designs feature portraits of the various monarchs in the sequence of their reigns; it is likely that many of the early portraits are fanciful creations rather than true likenesses. The reverse inscription lists the dates of birth (when known), succession, major event of reign (on some medals), and death. It is noted that the letter P. indicates pere (father), F. indicates frere (brother). N. is for neveu (nephew), and C. is for cousin; these letters identify the relation of the new king with the monarch he succeeded. It is further noted that the letter M in Mort (death) in block letters signifies the monarch died naturally; the letter in script signifies a violent death. An asterisk (*) on the reverse of a medal indicates that the information is not certain.
The set is housed in a contemporary gilt lined leather covered display box with six removable trays. All display varying degrees of rich patination, with examples displaying lovely smooth milk chocolate, mocha, mahogany and/or hints of original mint red. A handsome set with an interesting subject manner and excellent provenance sure to add depth to the next collection of medals in enters.
From the Q. David Bowers Collection.
Estimate: $500.00- $1000.00