Medal - Cardinal André Hercule de Fleury

Features

Location Bishopric of Basel
Type Commemorative medals › Religious medal
Year 1740
Composition Bronze
Weight 67.94 g
Diameter 54.47 mm
Thickness 4.4 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
88577

Commemorative issue

Cardinal André Hercule de Fleury

Obverse

Bust facing slightly left.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ANDR.HERCULES CARDINALIS DE FLEURY
AET.81
I.DASSIER

Engraver: Jean Dassier

Reverse

Minerva in clouds, city view of Pruntrut in background.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MINERVA PACIFERA.
M.DCC.XL

Engraver: Jean Dassier

Edge

Smooth

Comments

Cardinal André Hercule de Fleury and his diplomatic support for the coalition between Louis XV of France and the Bishop of Basel and for the return of peace in Basel after the end of the War of the Polish Succession

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1740)  100

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