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Ref: 7094 |
France,
Louis XVIII, Second Entry to Paris 1815, bronze medal by Andrieu &
Gayrard Obv:
bust of Louis XVIII right Rev:
Paris wearing a mural crown leads a quadriga driven by Louis XVIII holding
orb and sceptre
References:
Bramsen 1684; Collignon 61 Notes:
During the “Hundred Days” of Napoleon’s return (having escaped from Elba),
Louis XVIII sought refuge in Ghent. Following Napoleon’s defeat at Waterloo,
Louis returned to Paris for his restoration as King. Price
£135 |
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