constanius Posted September 16, 2011 Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 IMHO: Louis XIV by Joseph Roettier(1631-1703) engraved in 1700(according to Forrer) even though some of the medals that used this obverse were dated earlier. LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS. This is an unsigned,unifaced, trial-strike in old pewter(high lead content)62/63mm, which is smaller than the issued medals of 70mm for this obverse that I am aware of, perhaps someone has knowledge of a 62/63mm medal? The planchet has a pre-strike defect in front of the king & extending onto his face & which is still very visible post strike. The rear of the planchet was only roughly prepared. This piece was struck as a trial for the original medal, not for a later restrike. Louis XIV's series of medals were only begun in 1680, by Roettier, Mauger, Roussel, Molart & others. One of the medals that used this obverse was the 'Foundation of Royal Academy of Inscription and Numismatic Institute' 1663, 70mm. See Bill's previous post for a comparision(I have now posted his image below), you can tell the trial piece closely matches the restruck Roettier's medal. I took the liberty of placing our medals side by side for easier comparison, I hope that is okay with you Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeOldeCollector Posted September 16, 2011 Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 Magnificent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzkirk Posted September 16, 2011 Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 Fantastic medallion ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank Posted September 16, 2011 Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 What an awesome trial strike, Constanius. Beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccg Posted September 16, 2011 Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 Very neat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted September 16, 2011 Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 nice. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted September 18, 2011 Report Share Posted September 18, 2011 I took the liberty of placing our medals side by side for easier comparison, I hope that is okay with you Bill Of course it is okay. The whole point here is to have these kind of discussions and comparisons. I always learn something from your collecting activities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzkirk Posted September 18, 2011 Report Share Posted September 18, 2011 I keep noticing this every time I look at the comparison pic. Is there a difference in the angle of the forehead between the two ? Something they changed after the trial strike ! It might just be me ! Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
constanius Posted September 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2011 ] I keep noticing this every time I look at the comparison pic. Is there a difference in the angle of the forehead between the two ? Something they changed after the trial strike ! It might just be me ! Tom The Paris Mint had old worn/damaged dies reworked where possible but failing that they commissioned new dies for re-strikes. Louis looks like he has been dieting on the smaller trial-piece compared to the re-strike even the lettering is thinner, compare the 'O's. It is well worth a visit to http://www.napoleonicmedals.org/ and read FAQ regarding edge marks & restrikes etc. I should point out it is well worth perusing the whole site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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