The Christopher Foley, F.S.A., Collection Of Early English Medals - 16th October 2014
Lot 453
Louis XIV
Estimate £80 - £120
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Description
Louis XIV, the alliance of France with Holland, French copper medal, 1666, by J. Mauger, bust right with flowing hair, rev., France as Minerva, holds spear and protective shield over Holland, who stands at altar, RELIGIO FOEDERUM, 41.5mm (MI 514/159; Divo 89). Extremely fine.
From the series of medals depicting Medallic History of Louis XIV.
Provenance: Bt. U.S.A., August, 2010.