Louis XV 1715 - 1723

This silver medal, created by French artist Jean Duvivier between 1715 and 1723, depicts a profile portrait of Louis XV, King of France, wearing a laurel wreath. The inscription around the edge reads "LUDOVICUS XV. D. G. FRANC. ET NAV. REX" which translates to "Louis XV, by the grace of God, King of France and Navarre." This commemorative piece, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, is a fine example of 18th-century medallic art. The intricate detail and realistic portraiture exemplify the artistic standards of the era.