MADAGASCAR, Colonial. French. Louis XIV. 1643-1715. AR Medal (42mm, 37.84 g, 12h). The Colonization of Madagascar. By J. Mauger. Dated 1665 (in Roman numerals), though a 19th century restrike of a 1702 original. Choice EF.

CNG Feature Auction 123
Lot: 883. Estimated: $ 2 000

A Special Collection of Madagascar, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver

Sold For $ 3 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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MADAGASCAR, Colonial. French. Louis XIV. 1643-1715. AR Medal (42mm, 37.84 g, 12h). The Colonization of Madagascar. By J. Mauger. Dated 1665 (in Roman numerals), though a 19th century restrike of a 1702 original. LUDOVICUS XIIII · REX CHRISTIANISS ·, bare head right / COLONIA MADAGASCARICA, zebu bull standing left, head facing; ebony tree in background; M · DC · LXV · in exergue. EDGE: argent. Jacquiot fig. 1, c; Jones II p. 226, fig. 43. Beautifully toned and as struck. Choice EF. Very rare in silver.

From an English private collection of coins and medals relating to Madagascar, formed from the 1960s to the present. Reportedly ex Virgil Brand Collection, purchased from Edward Frossard, 1883.


The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 123 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 23-24 May 2023. This lot is in Session Four, which will begin 24 May 2023 at 2 PM ET.

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