Hi,
I have a Medal, coin etc., that reads CAROLVSIXD*G*FRANCORVM REXINVIC, its dated 1572 and it has a profile of a Person. The other side reads, ELIZABETHII*D*G*FRANCORVM*REGINA and it also has a profile of a person. I've searched the WWW and I havent been able to come up with anything. I would appreciate it if someone could help me identify this thing or atleast point me in the right direction.

Thanks,
Dee

Pic?

I hope these pictures help.

Thanks,
Dee

Well, I was hoping the pictures would have helped w/the identification of this coin, medal, token ??? etc., but........ However, I would like to say, Thanks because I've learned alot about coins from your Forum and I hope to continue building my small collection.

Sincerely,
AbbyNrml

Charles IX was made king of France at the ripe old age of 10 following the sudden death of his brother Francis II. Charles ruled from 1560 to 1574 (mainly under the tutelage of his mother Catherine De Medici.

In 1570 (november 26th) he married Elisabeth of Austria, (daughter of Maximillian II, Holy Roman Emperor.

As to your item, I can't tell from the images what size the item is, what the metal is, and whether or not it is from the period concerned or a modern made item. Sorry.

However, it in all likelyhood commemorates the marriage of Charles IX and Elisabeth in 1570.

If it is circa 27 - 28mm diameter and silver, then the likelyhood is that it is a presentation piece made for the royal household staff and dignatories of that time. If larger, then it probably falls into the `medal' category...about which I know even less. ;-)

Thanks for the info!! I'll do some more research and if I find out exactly what I have, I'll let you know.

Thanks again,
Sd