FRANCE, Royal. Louis XIV le Roi Soleil (the Sun King). 1643–1715. Æ Medal (88mm, 320.0 g, 12h). Conquest of Tournai and Courtai. 19th century restrike of a 1667 original. EF.

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Lot: 778. Estimated: $ 100

World Medals, Bronze

Sold For $ 180. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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FRANCE, Royal. Louis XIV le Roi Soleil (the Sun King). 1643–1715. Æ Medal (88mm, 320.0 g, 12h). Conquest of Tournai and Courtai. 19th century restrike of a 1667 original. LVDOVICVS · XIV · D · G · FRAN · ET NAV · REX ·, draped and armored bust right / CIVITATES TORNACENCIS ET CVRTRACENCIS, Louis standing facing, being crowned by angel above, receiving keys on platters from the personifications of Tournai and Courtai; to lower left, the river god Scheldt reclines facing away; to the right, the river god Lys pours water from urn. Edge: cornucopia and BRONZE. Brown surfaces. EF.

From the Dr. Michael Slavin Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 10 May 2023 at 14:19:00 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 20% buyer’s fee.