OBVERSE:
Saint Louis IX, King of France, is depicted crowned and haloed, seated upon his throne and holding a royal sceptre. The background is decorated with fleurs-de-lis, the traditional emblem of the French monarchy.

Inscription:
“SANCTUS LUDOVICUS”
(Saint Louis)

REVERSE:
A dramatic representation of King Louis XVI during his final moments, with the guillotine visible in the background. The composition refers to the king’s execution during the French Revolution and to the famous words traditionally attributed to his confessor, Abbé Henry Essex Edgeworth de Firmont.

Inscription:
“MONTEZ AU CIEL, FILS DE SAINT LOUIS”
(“Ascend to Heaven, Son of Saint Louis”)

DETAILS:

• Country of origin: France
• Date: 1993
• Occasion: Bicentenary of the death/execution of Louis XVI, 1793–1993
• Subject: Louis XVI, Saint Louis IX and the French Revolution
• Material: Bronze
• Finish: Silver-coloured / grey patinated surface
• Diameter: approximately 73 mm
• Edge marking: “BRONZE”
• Type: Large historical commemorative medal
• Obverse inscription: SANCTUS LUDOVICUS
• Reverse inscription: MONTEZ AU CIEL, FILS DE SAINT LOUIS

The incuse “BRONZE” marking on the edge confirms the metal. This is a substantial, high-relief medal with strong French royalist and Revolutionary iconography.

CONDITION:
Good vintage condition, with natural patina, areas of surface discolouration, small marks, edge wear and signs of age and handling. There are several darker spots and patches visible on both sides. No cleaning or restoration has been attempted. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description.

An impressive and uncommon medal suitable for collectors of French royal memorabilia, Louis XVI, Saint Louis IX, the Bourbon monarchy, the French Revolution and historical European medals.

The medal shown in the photographs is the exact item offered for sale.