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Jeton, Louis XV, Feuardent 8094
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Louis XV (1718-17774), king of France
AE 24 (brass), 4.51g, 24.12mm, 345°.
Obv.: LVD XV.D.G.FR. - ET.NAV.REX.
Laureate head r.
Rev.: AVVNCVLVS EXCITAT HECTOR
in the r. field from top to bottom TVTOR REG.
in ex. PHILIPPVS D. / AVREL.
The regent (Philip of Orleans), standing r., crowning Louis XV, who stands smaller with
crown and sceptre l., with laurel wreath
Ref: Feuardent 8094
Legends:
AVVNCVLVS EXCITAT HECTOR = The uncle makes Hector shine.
PHILIPPVS D. AVREL. = Philipp of Orleans
Philip of Orleans (1674-1723)p reigned for the still minor Louis XV from 1715-1723.
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