Louis XV (1715–1774). Medal commemorating the city of Arras’s congratulations on the occasion of the King’s coronation in Reims [unsigned], 1722, Paris.

Av. VIVAT IN ÆTERNUM REX LUDOVICUS / CIVITAS ATREBATENSIS. On a cartouche with a floral border, the coat of arms of the Diocese of Arras [Azure, a fess Argent accompanied by three rats Sable; in chief, a miter; and in base, two croziers crossed].
Reverse: The crowned king, in coronation regalia, seated on his throne holding a scepter and the orb. In the exergue, in three lines: IN REGEM FRANCORUM UNCTUS / REMIS XXV.OCTOBRIS. / M.DCC.XXII.
Sb.67 (Bronze); Silver – 33.9 g – 41 mm – 12 h
Only slight wear on the high reliefs and minimal scratches on the fields. With an antique patina. Very rare in silver. Superb.