6 Livres from Paris Artist: Unknown
Mint: Paris

1793

Numismatics

By appointment, Pratt Study Room
Medium

Silver

Dimensions

29.45 g, 6:00, 38.5 mm

Credit Line

Transfer from the Yale University Library, Numismatic Collection, 2001, Bequest of the Reverend William H. Owen, B.A. 1897, Collection

Accession Number

2001.87.24071

Geography

Made in Paris, France

Culture

French

Period

18th century

Classification

Numismatics

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Numismatics

Obverse Description

Obverse Description: REGNE DE LA LOI. Winged figure of Law writing 'CONSTITUTION' on a tablet that is mounted on a plinth. Column topped by cap of liberty to left. Cock to right. 1793 below image. Around edge of coin: LIBERTE EGALITE.

Reverse Description

Reverse Description: REPUBLIQUE FRANCOISE L'AN II. Central: SIX/LIVRES/A [mint mark]. Wreaths surrounding central inscription.
Provenance
Reverend William H. Owen, to 1938; Yale University Library, New Haven, Conn., 1938–2001; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, Conn.
Object copyright
No Copyright - United States
Additional information

Object/Work type

French livre, coins, money

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