FRANCE, Royal. Louis XIV le Roi Soleil (the Sun King). 1643–1715. Æ Medal (40mm, 32.70 g, 12h). Edict Against Beggars. By Mauger. Dated 1700 (in Roman numerals).Electronic Auction 500 World Medals, Bronze Sold For $ 90. 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 (40mm, 32.70 g, 12h). Edict Against Beggars. By Mauger. Dated 1700 (in Roman numerals). LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS, head right / PIETAS OPTIMI PRINCIPIS, Pietas seated left, gesturing towards lit altar to left; in exergue, VETITA DESIDIOSA/ MENDICATAS/ M · DCC. Divo, Louis 281. Brown surfaces with iridescent toning. EF. |