Heres an incredible rarity. 1782 Birth of the Dauphin Medal NGC UNC details test cut. Massive medal of 73 MM weighing over 230 grams. Struck for the birth of the eldest son of the King of France. "Jugate busts of Louis XVI, wearing the Order of the Golden Fleece, and Marie Antoinette, wearing a jeweled robe and necklace, signed below; LUTETIA in ex., rev. The royal couple standing left, Marie Antoinette holding a pomegranate, and Louis extending his hand to the mural-crowned Lutetia who kneels before them and points to a richly laden table; Industry kneels left behind the couple, holding a caduceus and cornucopiae. Plain edge. Very rare" (Spink). This medal in silver is rare, with the 73 mm examples being considered very rare/extremely rare by different auction companies. This exact medal sold at Spink USA 375, lot 136 for $3,900. Similar medals have sold for over $6,000 in other auctions (Nomos 5, lot 101), all appearing to have some surface issues which is common with such massive planchets.