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Divo 119. Le Roi protecteur de l'Acadamie Francaise
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Obv. Bust of Louis XIV LUDOVICUS XIIII REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS
Rev. Apollo standing facing, head left, leaning on column topped with lyre, principle facade of the Louvre behind APOLLO PALATINUS ACADEMIA GALLICA INTRA REGIUM EXCEPTA MDCLXXII
Divo 119. Unfortunate fingerprint (not mine) on bust, but beautiful reverse featuring the Louvre. Commemorates the Royal 'protection' given to the newly founded Acadamie Francaise.
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