Netherlands. 1610. Maurice I of Nassau, Prince of Orange. Siege and capture of Jülichs (Van Loon II p. 71-1) (Vanhoudt Med. II 1610-4). Bronze. 35,68 g. Ø49 mm. MBC+.
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France. 1676. Louis XIV of France. The reconquest of Cayenne. (AR. 158 var leg. obv.) (Divo 158 var leg. obv.) (Méd.Fr. 212) (MLGre. 157 sim) (Van Loon III p. 188-1) (Vanhoudt III 1676-16). Engraver: unsigned. Belongs to the Uniform Series of Louis XIV Metallic History Medals, bronze, silver and gold medals with 41 mm diameter module, created to commemorate the events of his reign. Cracks due to die break on reverse. Ex Jean Elsen & ses Fils 03/12/2005, no. 2589. Scarce. Bronze. 39,78 g. Ø41 mm. EBC-.
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France. 1610. Henry IV of France. Coronation of Marie de Medici (Jones II 88) (Mazerolle II 483 and 487) (Rizzini II p. 96, no. 3). Engraver: P. Regnier. Test cut on edge. Ex Jean Elsen & ses Fils 12/09/2006, no. 2019. Very rare. Silver. 38,32 g. Ø43 mm. MBC/MBC+.
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France. 1677. Louis XIV of France. Naval combat at Tobago. (AR. 159) (Divo 159) (Méd.Fr. 213B) (MLGre. 158 sim) (Van Loon III p. 208-1) (Vanhoudt Med. III 1677-16). Engraver: J. Mauger. Belongs to the Uniform Series of Medals of the Metallic History of Louis XIV published in 1702, medals in bronze, silver and gold with 41 mm diameter module, created to commemorate the events of his reign. Bronze. 32,19 g. Ø41 mm. EBC-.
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s/d (ca. 1611). Doña Beatriz de Rojas y Castro. Obverse plate. (Cano 19) (Forrer V p. 277) (The Prado Museum O001068) (Pollard III 795) (Vannel-Toderi II 55 anv) (V.Q. 13766). Engraver: R. Gaci. Unifaz. Drilling. Ex Aureo 20/12/2000, no. 2321. Wrought bronze. 31,96 g. Ø53 mm. MBC+.
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France. 1677. Louis XIV of France. Naval combat at Tobago. (AR. 159 var engraver) (Divo 159 var engraver) (Méd.Fr. 213B) (MLGre. 158 sim) (Van Loon III p. 208-1 var engraver) (Vanhoudt Med. III 1677-16 var engraver). Engraver: J. Dollin. Belongs to the Uniform Series of Louis XIV Metallic History Medals, bronze, silver and gold medals with 41 mm diameter module, created to commemorate the events of his reign. Bronze. 31,43 g. Ø41 mm. EBC.
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Holy Roman Empire. 1612. Matthias I of Austria and II of Hungary, Holy Roman Emperor. Coronation as king of Romans. Ex Valentín de Céspedes Collection. Rare. Silver. 2,15 g. Ø21 mm. MBC.
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France. 1677. Louis XIV of France. The capture of Valenciennes. (AR. 160) (Divo 160) (Forrer III, p. 621) (Méd.Fr. 214B) (MLGre. 159 sim) (Van Loon III p. 214) (Vanhoudt Med. III 1677-24). Engravers: J. Mauger (obv) and T. Bernard (rev). 2020 inked in black, on reverse. Belongs to the uniform Series of Medals of the Metallic History of Louis XIV published in 1702, medals in bronze, silver and gold with 41 mm diameter module, created to commemorate the events of his reign. Ex Jean Elsen & ses Fils 09/10/2005, no. 2186. Bronze. 34,93 g. Ø41 mm. EBC.
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Italy. 1612. Francesco IV Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua and Montferrato. Obverse plate (Jones II 36). Engraver: G. Dupré. Unifaz. Bella. Probably later casting. Rare. Wrought bronze. 395,29 g. Ø161 mm with hanging ring. EBC+.
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France. 1677. Louis XIV of France. The capture of Cambray. (AR. 162) (Divo 162) (Méd.Fr. 216C) (MLGre. 161 sim) (Van Loon III p. 217-2) (Vanhoudt Med. III 1677-28). Engraver: J. Mauger. Belongs to the Uniform Series of Medals of the Metallic History of Louis XIV published in 1702, medals in bronze, silver and gold with 41 mm diameter module, created to commemorate the events of his reign. Ex Jean Elsen & ses Fils 09/10/2005, no. 2187. Bronze. 30,06 g. Ø41 mm. EBC-.
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Holy Roman Empire. 1613. Matthias I of Austria and II of Hungary, Holy Roman Emperor and Anna of Austria. Diet of Regensburg. Engraver: C. Maler. Very beautiful. Ex Valentín de Céspedes Collection. Rare, especially in this condition. Gilt silver. 22,24 g. Ø40 mm. EBC.
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France. 1677. Louis XIV of France. The capture of Cambray. (AR. 162) (Divo 162) (Méd.Fr. 216C) (MLGre. 161 sim) (Van Loon III p. 217-2) (Vanhoudt Med. III 1677-28). Engraver: J. Mauger. Belongs to the Uniform Series of Medals of the Metallic History of Louis XIV published in 1702, medals in bronze, silver and gold with 41 mm diameter module, created to commemorate the events of his reign. Ex Jean Elsen & ses Fils 03/12/2005, no. 2591. Bronze. 35,43 g. Ø41 mm. EBC.
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Holy Roman Empire. 1613. Matthias I of Austria and II of Hungary, Holy Roman Emperor. Homage to the Habsburg emperors at the Diet of Regensburg. Engraver: C. Maler. Hits. Ex Valentín de Céspedes Collection. Very rare. Silver. 28,63 g. Ø46 mm. MBC.
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France. 1677. Louis XIV of France. The capture of Saint Omer (AR. 163) (Divo 163) (Méd.Fr. 217) (MLGre. 162 sim) (Van Loon III p. 218) (Vanhoudt Med. III 1677-29). Engraver: J. Mauger. Hairlines. Belongs to the Uniform Series of Medals of the Metallic History of Louis XIV published in 1702, medals in bronze, silver and gold with 41 mm diameter module, created to commemorate the events of his reign. Ex Jean Elsen & ses Fils 03/12/2005, no. 2592. Bronze. 29,06 g. Ø41 mm (EBC).
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Italy. s/d (ca. 1613). Cosimo II de Medici, IV Duke of Tuscany (Pollard II p. 884, no. 476b) (Vannel-Toderi II 66 and 93 anv. sim). Engraver: G. Dupré. Two metal defects. Small drilling. Wrought bronze. 70,13 g. Ø77 mm. (MBC)
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France. 1677. Louis XIV of France. Defeat of the Spaniards in Catalonia. (AR. 164 var engraver) (Cru.Medalles 125 var engraver) (Divo 164 var engraver) (Méd.Fr. 218) (MLGre. 163 sim). Engraver: J. Dollin. Belongs to the Uniform Series of Louis XIV Metallic History Medals, bronze, silver and gold medals with 41 mm diameter module, created to commemorate the events of his reign. Defeat of the Spaniards at Banyuls (Col de Bagnols) on July 4 by Marshal Navailles. Ex-Aureo 2001. Bronze. 34,25 g. Ø41 mm. EBC.
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Italy. 1613. Maria Magdalena of Austria, Duchess of Tuscany. Obverse plate. (Forrer I p. 654) (Jones II 44 anv) (Kress 562 anv) (Mazerolle II 674 anv) (Pollard II 643 anv) (Vannel-Toderi II 98 and 100-101). Engraver: G. Dupré. Unifaz. Ex Áureo 12/20/2000, No. 2325. Ex Celso Isla Collection. Wrought bronze. 199,48 g. Ø92 mm. EBC.
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France. 1677. Louis XIV of France. Lifting of the second siege of Charleroi. (AR. 165) (Divo 165) (Méd.Fr. 220) (MLGre. 164 sim) (Van Loon III p. 219) (Vanhoudt Med. III 1677-30). Engraver: J. Mauger. Small stain on obverse. Belongs to the Uniform Series of Medals of the Metallic History of Louis XIV published in 1702, medals in bronze, silver and gold with 41 mm diameter module, created to commemorate the events of his reign. Ex Jean Elsen & ses Fils 09/10/2005, no. 2032. Bronze. 30,47 g. Ø41 mm. (EBC+).
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Italy. 1613. Maria Magdalena of Austria, Duchess of Tuscany and Francesco de Medici. (Jones II 44) (Kress 562) (Mazerolle II 674) (Pollard II 643) (Vannel-Toderi II 98 and 100-101 (anv) and 103, 106-107 (rev)). Engravers: G. Dupré. Bella. Ex Jean Elsen & ses Fils 03/2005, no. 2809. Rare. Wrought bronze. 190,50 g. Ø88 mm. EBC.
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France. 1677. Louis XIV of France. The capture of Saint Ghislain. (AR. 168 var engraver) (Divo 168 var engraver) (Méd.Fr. 224) (MLGre. 167 sim) (Van Loon III p. 221 var engraver) (Vanhoudt Méd. III 1677-32 var engraver). Engraver: J. Dollin. Belongs to the Uniform Series of Medals of the Metallic History of Louis XIV, medals in bronze, silver and gold with 41 mm diameter module, created to commemorate the events of his reign. Ex Jean Elsen & ses Fils 07/14/2014, no. 1678. Bronze. 28,21 g. Ø41 mm. EBC-.
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