Louis XVIII, First Restoration. King's Paris Entry Medal, 3 May 1814. Bronze, 40.5mm. By Nicolas M. Brenet. Choice About Uncirculated. Obv. Bare head r. Rev. Togate Louis holding a fleur-tipped scepter standing in a biga l. with veiled maiden, Victory flying l. above, two citizens before welcoming the king. (Est. $75-$100)
Despite the august figure depicted in the biga on this medal, a gout-ridden Louis, in fact, was not physically able to make his victorious entry into Paris.
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