FRANCE, Royal. Louis XIV le Roi Soleil (the Sun King). 1643–1715. Æ Medal (41mm, 33.22 g, 12h). The King Assumes the Government of the State. By Mauger. Dated 1661 (in Roman numerals).

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FRANCE, Royal. Louis XIV le Roi Soleil (the Sun King). 1643–1715. Æ Medal (41mm, 33.22 g, 12h). The King Assumes the Government of the State. By Mauger. Dated 1661 (in Roman numerals). LUDOVICUS XIIII · REX CHRISTIANISS, head right / ORDO · ET · FELICITAS, radiant figure of Louis seated facing on globe, head left, in the guise of Aoollo, resting hand on rudder and holding lyre; in exergue, REGE CURAS IMPERII/ CAPESSENTE/ M · DC · LXI ·. Divo, Louis 59. Rich brown surfaces with purple toning, spot of die rust, some spotting. EF.


Closing Date and Time: 22 September 2021 at 15:26:40 ET.

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