FRANCE, Royal. Louis XIV le Roi Soleil (the Sun King). 1643–1715. Silvered Æ Medal (41mm, 39.88 g, 12h). Capture of Ghent. By Dollin. Dated 1678 (in Roman numerals).Electronic Auction 500 World Medals, Bronze Sold For $ 80. 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. Silvered Æ Medal (41mm, 39.88 g, 12h). Capture of Ghent. By Dollin. Dated 1678 (in Roman numerals). LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS, head right / SPES ET OPES HOSTIUM FRACTAE, personification of Ghent seated right, with crowned lion seated on her lap; behind, a trophy of arms, armor, and flag of the United Provinces; short fence in background; in exergue, GANDAVO CAPT ·/ M · DC · LXXVIII. Divo, Louis 170. Near EF. |