France. 1643. Louis XIV of France. Naval defeat of the Spaniards at Cartagena. (AR. 9) (Cru.Medalles 100b) (Divo 9) (Fonrobert 8181) (Forrer III p. 618, indicates two variants) (Méd.Fr. 9C). Engravers: J. Mauger (obv) and H. Le Breton (rev. unsigned). 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. Dings. Bronze. 29,31 g. Ø41 mm. EBC+.
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