Terechtstelling van Lodewijk XVI 1793

This silver medal, created by the Monogrammist CLM in 1793, depicts the execution of King Louis XVI of France. The obverse features a profile portrait of the king, while the reverse shows the guillotine, the executioner, and a crowd of onlookers. This commemorative piece serves as a historical document of the French Revolution and the political turmoil that gripped France in the late 18th century. The medal, with its intricate details and striking imagery, offers a glimpse into the events that shaped a nation.