bill Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 Louis XIV. 69mm, bronze Paris restrike, cornucopia hallmark and BRONZE on edge. By J. Rottiers. OBVERSE: Bust of Louis XIV facing right with the legend: LUDOVICUS MAGNUS. REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS (Louis the Great, Most Christian King) REVERSE: Mercury writing on a plaque about the glory of the King. At his feet is a large pot full of money and medals with the legend: RERVM. GESTARVM. FIDES. (Bearing Uncommon Faith). In exergue: ACADEMIA. REGIA. INSCRIPT. ET. NVMISM. INSTITVTA. MDCLXIII. (Royal Academy of Inscription and Numismatic Institute, 1663). (Larger Image) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drusus Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 wow...great medal and great theme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 Beautiful medal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted October 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 Louis XIV, . Capture of Douai Medal Bronze, 41.2mm. Paris restrike edge Cornucopia BRONZE. Obverse by by Jean Mauger. Reverse by Hercule Le Breton. Obverse: Louis XIV right. LUDOVICUS XIIII REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS (most christian king). Below bust, J MAVGER F (by Jean Mauger). Reverse: King directing earthwork construction. REX DUX ET MILES (king duke and soldier). In exergue: DUACUM CAPTUM / VI JULII MDCLXVII (Douai Captured, 6 July 1667). (Larger Version) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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