On the Birth of Louis de France, 6 August 1682

447, Lot: 647. Estimate $100. Sold for $85. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

FRANCE, Royal. Louis XIV le Roi Soleil (the Sun King). 1643–1715. Restrike Æ Medal (41mm, 31.94 g, 12h). On the Birth of Louis de France, 6 August 1682. By J. Mauger. Dated 1682 (in Roman numerals). LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS ·, head right; I · MAVGER · F below / NOVA SPES IMPERII ·, Personification of Spes standing slightly left, holding infant Louis; LUD · BURG · DUX · LUD · DELPH · FIL ·/LUD · MAGNI NEPOS ·/VI · AUG · M · DC · LXXXII · in three lines in exergue. Divo, Medailles 193. Brown surfaces. EF.