Netherlands. 1619. Albert and Isabella. Homage of the Netherlands to the Archdukes (Montenuovo 731) (Van Loon II p. 119) (Vanhoudt Med. II 1619-18). Two repaired Drillings. Ex Valentín de Céspedes Collection. Rare. Silver. 18,65 g. Ø40 mm. Fitted with an 8 mm. ring. MBC.
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France. 1689. Louis XIV of France. The capture of Camprodon (AR. 227) (Cru.Medalles 128) (Divo. 227) (Méd.Fr. 291 var) (MLGre. 227 sim). Engravers: J. Mauger (obv) and H. Breton (rev). 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. 29,52 g. Ø41 mm. EBC.
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Netherlands. s/d (ca. 1621). Albert and Isabella. The Infanta at the death of Archduke Albert (Van Loon II p. 136) (Vanhoudt Med. II 1621-5) (V.Q. 13790). Taps. Bella. Ex Jordan collection of wells. Very rare. Wrought silver. 29,39 g. Ø40 mm. EBC.
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France. 1689. Louis XIV of France. The capture of Camprodon (AR. 227) (Cru.Medalles 128) (Divo. 227) (Méd.Fr. 291 var) (MLGre. 227 sim). Engravers: J. Mauger (obv) and H. Breton (rev). 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 Aureo 01/26/1999, no. 2741. Bronze. 26,65 g. Ø41 mm. EBC+.
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Netherlands. 1622. Albert and Elizabeth. Funeral of Archduke Albert (Van Loon II p. 140) (Vanhoudt Med. II 1622-14). Engraver: A. Waterloos. Bella. Ex Schulman 01/28/2017, no. 1202. Very rare. Wrought silver. 32,01 g. Ø54 mm. With corded rim and joint ring. EBC+.
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France. 1690. Louis XIV of France. The battle of Fleurus. (AR. 228 var engraver) (Divo 228 var engraver) (Méd.Fr. 292B) (HLGre. 228 sim) (Van Loon III p. 447) (Vanhoudt Med. III 1690-18). 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 09/15/2007, no. 2482. Bronze. 33,73 g. Ø41 mm. EBC+.
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Netherlands. s/d (ca. 1622). Antonio Trieste, bishop of Ghent. Funeral of Archduke Albert (Van Loon II p. 139) (Vanhoudt Med. II 1622-13). Engraver: A. Waterloos. Beautiful. Rare. Wrought silver. 31,59 g. Ø47 mm with 8 mm solid ring. EBC.
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France. 1690. Louis XIV of France. The conquest of Savoy. (AR. 233) (Divo 233) (Méd.Fr. 297B) (MLGre 233 sim) (Van Loon IV p. 18-1) (Vanhoudt Med. III 1690-51). Engraver: J. Mauger. Belongs to the Uniform Series of Medals from 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. Cuts and dings. Ex Jean Elsen & ses Fils 03/12/2005, no. 2598. Bronze. 35,31 g. Ø41 mm. EBC.
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1621. Philip IV. Seville. Proclamation. (Babelon p. 2) (Ha. 2) (RAH. 74) (Ruiz Trapero 13 var metal) (Van Loon II p. 133-2) (Vanhoudt Med. II 1621-3) (Vannel-Toderi II 22-23 var metal). Beautiful. Very rare. Wrought silver. 11,75 g. Ø34 mm. EBC.
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France. 1691. Louis XIV of France. The capture of Mons (Van Loon IV p. 45-1) (Vanhoudt Med. III 1691-30). Engraver: M. Molart. Belongs to the Royal Series of Medals of the Metallic History of Louis XIV, made between 1663 and 1691, medals in bronze, silver and gold with module between 36 and 65 mm in diameter, created to commemorate the events of his reign. On reverse, the legend separations are small hearts, characteristic of the engraver Michel Molart. Medal reproduced later with variants and in 41 mm module, referenced in AR. 235, Divo 235 and MLGre. 235. 235. Cleaned. Ex Jean Elsen & ses Fils 09/15/2007, no. 2483. Rare. Cast bronze. 161,54 g. Ø75 mm. MBC+.
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s/d (ca. 1621). Philip IV. Advent of Philip IV to the throne. (Forrer V p. 277) (RAH. 77) (Ruiz Trapero 16) (Van Loon II p. 133-1) (Vanhoudt Med. II 1621-2) (Vannel-Toderi 56-57 var metal) (V.Q. 13791 var). Engraver: R. Gaci. Ex Valentín de Céspedes Collection. Rare. Wrought bronze. 45,54 g. Ø53 mm. MBC+.
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France. 1691. Louis XIV of France. The capture of Mons. (AR. 235 var leg. anv.) (Divo 235 var leg. obv.) (Méd.Fr. 299B) (MLGre. 235 sim) (Van Loon IV p. 45-2) (Vanhoudt Med. III 1691-31). 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. Ex Jean Elsen & ses Fils 12/06/2014, no. 1611. Bronze. 38,52 g. Ø41 mm. EBC+.
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s/d (ca. 1621). Philip IV. Advent of Philip IV to the throne. (Forrer V p. 277) (RAH. 77 var) (Ruiz Trapero 16 var) (Van Loon II p. 133-1) (Vanhoudt Med. II 1621-2) (Vannel-Toderi II 56-57 var metal) (V.Q. 13791 var). Engraver: R. Gaci. Ring removed. Ex Breogán Collection, Áureo 10/22/1998, No. 55. Ex Celso Isla Collection. Very rare. Gilded Wrought bronze. 53,96 g. Ø53mm. MBC+.
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France. 1691. Louis XIV of France. The combat of Leuze. (AR. 238) (Divo 238) (Méd.Fr. 302B) (MLGre. 238 sim) (Van Loon IV p. 73) (Vanhoudt Med. IV 1691-62). Engraver: J. Mauger. Belongs to the 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. 2040. Bronze. 23,35 g. Ø41 mm. EBC-.
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Holy Roman Empire. 1622. Ferdinand II of Habsburg. Second marriage of the king with Leonor Gonzaga (Forrer IV p. 4). Engraver: D. Mebbes (mint of Gerbstadt 1621-1623). Rare. Silver. 24 g. Ø41 mm. MBC-.
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France. 1692. Louis XIV of France. The capture of Namur by the French Navy (Van Loon IV p. 91) (Vanhoudt Med. IV 1692-12). Nice. Ex Jean Elsen & ses Fils 09/15/2005, no. 2485. Very rare. Silver. 82,09 g. Ø59 mm. (EBC).
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Germany. s/d (ca. 1622). Ernest of Mansfeld, General against the Empire in the Thirty Years' War (Van Loon II p. 143) (Vanhoudt II 1622-17). Ring removed. Ex Jean Elsen & ses Fils 09/10/2005, no. 1953. Scarce. Wrought bronze. 15,29 g. Oval module of 40x48 mm. MBC.
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France. 1692. Louis XIV of France. The capture of Namur. (AR. 240) (Divo 240) (Méd.Fr. 304B) (MLGre. 240 sim) (Van Loon IV p. 88-2) (Vanhoudt Med. IV 1692-8). 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. 2040. Bronze. 31,05 g. Ø41 mm. EBC+.
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1623. Antonio Alvarez de Toledo y Beaumont, V Duke of Alba (British Museum G3, IP.1075) (V.Q. 13796). Engraver: G. de Grazia. Bella. Ex Morton & Eden 06/11/2008, no. 430. Rare. Wrought bronze. 29,78 g. Ø45 mm. EBC.
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France. 1693. Louis XIV of France. The capture of Furnes and Dixmude. (AR. 245 var engraver) (Divo. 245 var engraver) (Méd.Fr. 310) (MLGre. 245 sim) (Van Loon IV p. 130) (Vanhoudt Med. IV 1693-11). Engraver: J. Dollin. Crack on obverse. 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 12/06/2014, no. 1612. Bronze. 27,88 g. Ø41 mm. EBC+.
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