Medal Matrix Of The Bust Of The King Of France Louis XVI.

Paris, 1781 on the occasion of the birth of the Dauphin on October 22, 1781

Lead engraving of 7.3 cm in diameter.

By the General Engraver of Coins Pierre Simon Benjamin Duvivier ( 1730-1819)

Punches at the back.

Pierre-Simon-Benjamin Duvivier, born on November 5, 1730 in Paris where he died on July 10, 1819, is a French medalist, 13th general engraver of coins.

He is the son of medalist Jean Duvivier and the brother of painter and engraver Thomas-Germain-Joseph Duvivier.

In 1774, he bought the office of general engraver of coins from Joseph Charles Roëttiers, who had regained possession of it at the death of his son. It was revoked by the decree of 12 and 21 May 1791 abolishing the currency offices.

This original matrix is in good condition (state of use).

These matrices were normally destroyed after use, it is intact.

Very rare museum collector's item.