FRANCE, Royal. Louis XIV le Roi Soleil (the Sun King). 1643–1715. Brass Jeton (27mm, 5.15 g, 6h). Commemorating the Raid on Cartagena. Struck 1697.Electronic Auction 518 World Tokens, Brass Sold For $ 170. 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. Brass Jeton (27mm, 5.15 g, 6h). Commemorating the Raid on Cartagena. Struck 1697. LVDOVICVS · MAGNVS · REX, bare head right / OMEN IMPERII MARITIMI, crossed trident, olive branch, and palm frond within crown; in background, view of ships at Cartagena; in exergue, KARTAG ·/ NOVAM. Feaurdant 12914. Brown surfaces. Good VF. |