{"product_id":"france-1785-louis-xvi-expedition-of-frigates-60mm-medal-by-duvivier-1","title":"France 1785 Louis XVI Expedition of Frigates 60mm Medal - By Duvivier","description":"\u003cp\u003e60mm. Bronze. By Duvivier.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse with bust of King Louis XVI in a tie-wig and coat, reverse with inscription within a laurel wreath tied with a bow. Commemorating the expedition of 'Boussole' and 'Astrolabe' frigates that sailed from Brest in June 1785. They were sent on an exploring expedition to the eastern coast of Asia and both were lost with all hands near the New Hebrides.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall piercing to top edge and top of reverse, presumably for some form of hooked suspension, otherwise toned Good Very Fine and rare.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt has been suggested that a total of only 100 of these medals (total for both bronze and silver) were struck.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coopers Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56757362491776,"sku":null,"price":595.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2437\/4545\/files\/STA_0641copy.jpg?v=1761923372","url":"https:\/\/www.cooperscoins.com\/products\/france-1785-louis-xvi-expedition-of-frigates-60mm-medal-by-duvivier-1","provider":"Coopers Coins \u0026 Medals Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}