FRANCE, Royal. Louis XIV le Roi Soleil (the Sun King). 1643–1715. Cast Æ Medal (48mm, 61.09 g, 12h). The Peace of the Church. By J. Warin. Dated 1669, though a later cast. Good VF.Electronic Auction 562 World Medals, Bronze Sold For $ 60. 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. Cast Æ Medal (48mm, 61.09 g, 12h). The Peace of the Church. By J. Warin. Dated 1669, though a later cast. LUD · XIII · D · G · FR · ET · NAV · REX ·, armored bust right / · GRATIA · ET · PAX · DEO ·, crossed scepters and keys on book set on altar; radiant dove above; in exergue, OB · RESTIT · ECCLESIÆ ·/ · CONCORDIAM ·/ · 1669 ·. Cf. Jones II 260 (for similar struck example). Brown surfaces, with original attached loop, minor marks. Good VF. |