France - 1821

The Fifteen Men of Bordeaux

Obverse:

Bust of King Louis XVIII, right.
Under the bust: DEPAULIS . F .

Legend:

LOUIS XVII ROI DE FRANCE ET DE NAVARRE

Exergue:

DE PUYMAURIN . D .

Size:

35.1 mm.

Reverse:

The stern of a ship is visible bearing a compass.

Legend:

QUO NON HAC DUCE

Exergue:

XV VIRI BURDIGALENSES / COMMERCIIS REGENDIS / 1821.