Medal - Louis XIV Attack on Belle Isle

Location France
Year 1674
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Bronze
Weight 29.83 g
Diameter 41 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge Plain
Period
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description Bust facing right.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering LUDIVICUSMAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS. J. MAVGER. F.
Reverse description France leaning on her shield sitting by the sea shore holding a cornucopia, two cupids playing at her feet; ships in the distance.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering TRANQUILLITAS 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.)
Mintage
Numisquare ID 5286679400
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