fjt_530260 - MENUS-PLAISIRS DU ROI LOUIS XVI 1756
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Type : LOUIS XVI
Date: 1756
Metal : silver
Diameter : 29,5 mm
Orientation dies : 6 h.
Weight : 7,35 g.
Edge : cannelée
Catalogue references :
Obverse
Obverse legend : LUDOV. XVI. REX - CHRISTIANISS..
Obverse description : Buste à droite de Louis XVI, signé DU VIV., type Guéant Prieur 714H.
Obverse translation : Louis XVI, roi très chrétien.
Reverse
Reverse legend : CONCESSA VOLUPTAS ; À L’EXERGUE : MENUS PLAISIRS DU ROY 1756..
Reverse description : Deux amours faisant de la musique et un troisième portant un masque.
Reverse translation : Un plaisir qui leur est permis.
Historical background
MENUS-PLAISIRS DU ROI
The full name of this administration is "Silverware, Small Pleasures and Affairs of the King's Chamber". This is the department in charge of theater sets, costumes and accessories for plays, ballets and shows organized at court. It is headed by a steward. From the Hôtel du Roi, the Menus Plaisirs et Affaires de la Chambre service provided the King with the means to appear as a sovereign. The term menus covers the small supplies made by the valets de chambre, barbers and upholsterers, liveries, travel, almanacs and calendars intended for the Court, jewels and portraits offered by the King.
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