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Famille Royale

Possibly Jacques Roëttiers French

1693 or later

Not on view

This "royal family" medal, so called for its portraits of Louis XIV and his heirs, was first struck in 1693 to commemorate the birth of one of the king’s great-grandsons. Often presented as a diplomatic gift, this design was first offered to two Abenaki chiefs in 1693, in recognition of their feats in fighting the British. Such "Indian peace medals" continued to be sent overseas for the next two decades. They carried great symbolic value for some indigenous Americans, who wore them or were buried with them.

Famille Royale, Possibly Jacques Roëttiers (French, St-Germain-en-Laye 1707–1784 Paris), Gold, French — This image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

Famille Royale, Possibly Jacques Roëttiers (French, St-Germain-en-Laye 1707–1784 Paris), Gold, French

Famille Royale, Possibly Jacques Roëttiers (French, St-Germain-en-Laye 1707–1784 Paris), Gold, French

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Bibliothèque nationale de France

Title: Famille Royale

Artist: Possibly Jacques Roëttiers (French, St-Germain-en-Laye 1707–1784 Paris)

Date: 1693 or later

Culture: French

Medium: Gold

Dimensions: 2 5/16 in., 5.35oz. (5.9 cm, 151.69g)

Classification: Metalwork

Credit Line: Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Paris, Département des Monnaies, Médailles et Antiques (1034)

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