France, Louis Henri, Duc de Bourbon, Premier Ministre, bronze medal 1724 by Jean Du Vivier

Obv: uniformed bust of the duke left

Rev: Plenty supports Peace, date in exergue, ORDO FIDESQUE PERENNANT around (Order and Faith will last)

Condition: Good very fine, mild verdigris to left of obverse; Diameter: 59mm

References: Forrer I/684

Notes: Louis Henri Joseph, Duc de Bourbon et d'Enghien, Prince de Condé (1692-1740) was head of the cadet Bourbon-Condé wing of the French royal house from 1710 to his death. He was Louis XV's Premier Ministre (first, or prime, minister) from 1723 to 1726, at which time this medal was struck. The medal is rare.

Provenance: Cokayne collection

Price £125