France. Médaille en bronze "Louis XVI

Important historical French bronze medal dedicated to the abandonment of privileges during the session of the National Assembly on 4 August 1789, a major event of the French Revolution. The obverse features a relief portrait of Louis XVI turned to the right, surrounded by the legend: “LOUIS XVI RESTORER OF FRENCH LIBERTY”. Under the portrait stands the signature “B. DU VIVIER S.”, corresponding to the engraver Benjamin Duvivier. The reverse presents a particularly detailed composition depicting the National Assembly and the abandonment of privileges. Around the scene the inscription reads: “ABANDON DE TOUS LES PRIVILEGES”. In the center, on the altar, is inscribed: “A LA PATRIE”. In the lower part the inscription reads: “ASSEMBLEE NATIONALE – IV. AOUT – MDCCLXXXIX”, corresponding to 4 August 1789. The reverse composition is signed Gatteaux. The medal is distinguished by its pronounced relief and the great fineness of its details, notably in the portrait of Louis XVI, the clothing, the figures of the Assembly and the architecture depicted on the reverse. Metal: bronze Diameter: about 63 mm Weight: 130.1 g Country: France Theme: history / French Revolution Engravers: Benjamin Duvivier and Nicolas-Marie Gatteaux Uncertified and ungraded. The medal shows an old patina and signs of use compatible with its age. The photographs are an integral part of the description and allow an exact appreciation of its condition, its relief, its inscriptions, its signatures and its rim. The object will be carefully protected and packaged for shipping to ensure delivery in the best possible conditions.

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