MADAGASCAR, Colonial. French. Louis XIV. 1643-1715. Æ Medal (41mm, 34.36 g, 12h). The Colonization of Madagascar. By J. Mauger. Dated 1665 (in Roman numerals), though a 19th(?) century restrike. EF.Electronic Auction 555 World Medals, Bronze Sold For $ 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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MADAGASCAR, Colonial. French. Louis XIV. 1643-1715. Æ Medal (41mm, 34.36 g, 12h). The Colonization of Madagascar. By J. Mauger. Dated 1665 (in Roman numerals), though a 19th(?) century restrike. LUDOVICUS XIIII · REX CHRISTIANISS ·, bare head right / COLONIA MADAGASCARICA, zebu bull standing left, head facing; ebony tree in background; M · DC · LXV · in exergue. Thick flan. Jacquiot fig. 1, c; Jones II p. 226, fig. 43. Richly toned brown surfaces. EF. |