1740 France Louis XV Fondation de l'Academic de Dijon Medal by H.B.Pouffier. Silver: 42MM Obv: Legend HECT.BER.POUFFIER SEN.DIVION.PRIMIOR. Cartouche, supported by two griffins, containing stamped weapons Pouffier a marquis crown. Rev: CERTAT TERGEMINIS TOLLERE HONORIBUS. (The battle for honors triples) Minerva helmeted, standing facing, head up, looking right. The left hand is resting on the crown of Dijon and the right hand raising three crowns. At his feet, mirror, hourglass and rod of Aesculapius. Signed FM.(Fr Hammer)Edge: Awarded info J.G. MILBERT.MARIE CATHERINE ELISABETH GAIDON LE 19 MARS 1797.