Medal - Louis XIV Attack on Belle Isle

€244,943.00
LocationFrance
Year1674
TypeCommemorative medals › Military medals
CompositionBronze
Weight29.83 g
Diameter41 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
Technique
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain
Period
NoticeJean Mauger
Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionBust facing right.
Obverse letteringLUDIVICUSMAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS. J. MAVGER. F.
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionFrance leaning on her shield sitting by the sea shore holding a cornucopia, two cupids playing at her feet; ships in the distance.
Reverse letteringTRANQUILLITAS ORAE MARITIMAE. SPECTANTE NEC QUICQUAM AUDENTE CLASSE HOST . MAX . M . DC . LXXIIII.
(Translation: Security on the sea coast. With a powerful hostile fleet looking on and not daring to do anything.)
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1674  - MDCLXXIIII -
Catalog ID5286679400
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