Live auction - fjt_558356 - NAVY - ROYAL GALLEYS Louis XV 1758

You must signin and be an approved bidder to bid, LOGIN TO BID. Accounts are subject to approval and the approval process takes place within 48 hours. Do not wait until the day a sale closes to register. Clicking on "BID" constitutes acceptance of the terms of use of cgb.fr private live auctions. Bids must be placed in whole Euro amounts only. The sale will start closing at the time stated on the item description; any bids received at the site after the closing time will not be executed. Transmission times may vary and bids could be rejected if you wait until the last second. For further information check the Live auction FAQ

All winning bids are subject to a 18% buyer’s fee.

Buy150 EUR

Starting price :	150 €
Estimate :	350 €
Price :	no bid
Maximum bid :	no bid
End of the sale :	22 July 2025 19:28:39

Type : Louis XV

Date: 1758

Metal : silver

Diameter : 28,5 mm

Orientation dies : 6 h.

Weight : 6 g.

Edge : cannelée

Rarity : R1

Coments on the condition:

Frappe, conservation et patine rose et bleue exceptionnelles

Catalogue references :

F.1401 var. - Guéant - Prieur556 D

Obverse

Obverse legend : LUD. XV. REX - CHRISTIANSS..

Obverse description : Buste à droite de Louis XV.

Obverse translation : Louis XV, roi très chrétien.

Reverse

Reverse legend : FERRO ET PERNICIBUS ALIS ; À L'EXERGUE : MARINE 1758.

Reverse description : Calaïs et Zethès armés de glaives et de boucliers, combattant les harpies qui fuient devant eux à gauche.

Reverse translation : Grâce à leur glaive et à leurs ailes rapides.

Commentary

Ces deux fils de Borée accompagnèrent Jason dans sa quête de la Toison d'or où ils le protégèrent des harpies. Tués par Hercule, ils devinrent des vents. Cette illustration est parfaitement indiquée aux temps de la marine à voile. Il est probable que l’iconographie fait allusion aux colonies d’Amérique.
These two sons of Boreas accompanied Jason in his quest for the Golden Fleece, where they protected him from the harpies. Killed by Hercules, they became winds. This illustration is perfectly suited to the age of sailing ships. It is likely that the iconography alludes to the colonies of America.