Louis II, Holy Roman Emperor c.1700-1750

Engraving | 6.4 x 11.3 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 612429

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Description

Engraving depicting the signum manus and coin of Louis II, Holy Roman Emperor. The coin features a half-length portrait of Louis in profile, facing right, wearing a crown, mantle, shield and spear. A Latin inscription around the edge reads 'HLVDVVICVS REX.'
People involved

Creator(s)

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(printmaker)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Louis II the Stammerer, King of France (844-879)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Engraving

engraving

Measurements

6.4 x 11.3 cm (sheet of paper)

5.0 x 10.5 cm (platemark)
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Category
Prints
Object type(s)
visual works
prints
Subject(s)
Places
Europe
France
Aquitaine [France]
Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
Plastic arts
Numismatics
Coins

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