Olive Branch Écu - Louis XVI - 1785-1792
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Louis XVI
The last sovereign of the absolute Monarchy, Louis XVI was a pious and reform-minded king whose reign was marked by profound economic crises. His opposition to the transformations of the French Revolution ultimately led to his downfall and execution in 1793.
Obverse
Portrait, bare head, facing right.
Year and mint mark below, different marks on each side, and Italian legend around the edge.
Reverse
Beneath a green mantle, lined with ermine, crowned and held by two halberds in saltire, an imperial eagle, with a star above, and in its center the coat of arms of the Kingdom (Quartered shield with five fields: 1st Papal States, 2nd Lombardy, 3rd Venice, 4th Este, and 5th Piedmont, with an escutcheon bearing the Iron Crown with points superimposed)
Value below and legends on each side
Photos are non-contractual. Random mint years/marks.
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Country: France
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Weight: 29,1 g
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Year: Before 1800
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