FRANCE, Royal. Louis XIV le Roi Soleil (the Sun King). 1643–1715. Æ Medal (74mm, 131.2 g, 12h). The Death of Anne of Austria. By Molart. Dated 20 January 1665, though an early 19th century restrike.Electronic Auction 517 World Medals, Bronze Sold For $ 225. 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. Æ Medal (74mm, 131.2 g, 12h). The Death of Anne of Austria. By Molart. Dated 20 January 1665, though an early 19th century restrike. LVDOVICVS XIIII REX CHRISTIANISSIMVS, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / MATRI LVDOVICI MAGNI, crowned memorial decorated with crossed scepters and medallion depicting bust of Anne of Austria left; to left, figure seated left, resting foot on globe and head in hands, with rudder; to right, figure seated right, head left, holding model of church and resting arm on book; all within mantle; in exergue, LVCTV PVBLICO/ M DC LXVI/ IAN XX. Rich brown surfaces, struck with an oversize collar. EF. |