France Medal 1820 - Construction of the Bridge over the Dordogne at Libourne - Louis XVIII (1814–1824)
72.09g. 50mm. UNC/UNC.
Medaliers: Bertrand Andrieu & Depaulis. Collignon 164-3; MdP 2, 111F; Florange 224.
Obv.: Laureate bust of King Louis XVIII facing right. Legend: LVDOVICVS XVIII FRANC. ET. NAV. REX (Louis XVIII, King of France and Navarre).
Rev.: Personification of the Dordogne river reclining on the bank, holding a rudder, bridge of Libourne in the background. Legend above: IVNGEN DIS COMMERCIIS (For the development of trade). In exergue: DORDONIAE PONS IMPOSITVS AD LIBURNVM MDCCCXX (The Dordogne bridge constructed at Libourne, 1820).
Commemorative medal struck for the inauguration of the bridge over the Dordogne river at Libourne, an important project symbolizing the promotion of commerce and communications under Louis XVIII.
