Great Seal of King Charles V c. 1364th century

This 14th-century silver seal depicts King Charles V of France seated on a throne with a crown, holding a scepter and orb. Two dogs flanking the throne are symbolic of loyalty, a common motif in royal iconography. The inscription around the seal identifies him as “Carolus Dei Gratia Rex Francorum” (Charles, by the Grace of God, King of the Franks). This work of art, a testament to the power and authority of the French monarchy, is an important piece of historical and artistic significance.