fme_1055097 - LOUIS XV THE BELOVED Médaille, Mariage de Mademoiselle de Montpensier et le prince des Asturies
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Type : Médaille, Mariage de Mademoiselle de Montpensier et le prince des Asturies
Date: (1722)
Metal : bronze
Diameter : 41 mm
Orientation dies : 12 h.
Engraver DUVIVIER Jean (1687-1761) / ROËTTIERS Charles Norbert (1720-1772)
Weight : 32,50 g.
Edge : lisse
Puncheon : sans poinçon
Coments on the condition:
Belle patine marron hétérogène. Faible usure. Quelques points d’oxydation
Catalogue references :
Obverse
Obverse legend : LUDOVICUS XV. D. G. - FRAN. ET NAV. REX..
Obverse description : Buste lauré, cuirassé et drapé de profil à droite, signé sur le tranché du bras : DU VIVIER F..
Reverse
Reverse legend : LUD. ELIZ. AUREL. LUD. AST. PRINCIPI COLLOCATA // À L’EXERGUE : M. DCC. XXII..
Reverse description : L’Hymen suspend à des branches de myrte un écusson avec sur une moitié les armes d’Espagne, sur l’autre celles d’Orléans. Au-dessus de la plinthe : C.N.R. FILIUS.
Commentary
Il s’agit d’une médaille rétrospective. Certes datée de 1722, elle fut réalisée plus tardivement que la date ne l’indique (cf. Forrer).
This is a retrospective medal. Although dated 1722, it was made later than the date indicates (cf. Forrer).
This is a retrospective medal. Although dated 1722, it was made later than the date indicates (cf. Forrer).
Historical background
LOUIS XV THE BELOVED
(1/09/1715-10/05/1774)
Louis XV succeeded Louis XIV on September 1, 1715 and Philippe d'Orléans was sole regent. The quadruple alliance in 1717 aims to maintain the European balance with France, Austria, England and the United Provinces. During his visit to France, Tsar Peter I signed a bilateral treaty of understanding. In 1718, Abbé Dubois became Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs. Sacred Archbishop of Cambrai in 1720, Prime Minister in 1722, he died on August 10, 1723. France declared war on Spain in 1719 to prevent Philip V from overthrowing the Regent. The capture of San Sebastian and Hondarribia marks the end of hostilities. In 1720, Philippe V joined the Quadruple Alliance and renounced the throne of France by the Treaty of Madrid. The first Masonic lodge was founded in France in 1721. Louis XV was crowned at the age of 12 on October 25, 1722. On February 15, 1723, he was declared of age. The regent is replaced by the Duke of Bourbon who becomes prime minister. Philippe d'Orléans died on December 2.
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