The Christopher Foley, F.S.A., Collection Of Early English Medals - 16th October 2014

Lot 528

Louis XIV

Estimate £80 - £120 | Hammer £120

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Description

Louis XIV, James II received by Louis XIV, French copper medal, 1689, by J. Mauger, bust right with flowing hair, rev., Gallia, in armour and helmet, receives James II and Queen Mary who holds infant Prince James, PERFUGIUM REGIBUS, 41.5mm (MI 652/8; Divo 225; Woolf 6:1). Choice extremely fine.

From the series of medals depicting Medallic History of Louis XIV.

Provenance: Bt. U.S.A., August, 2010.