France. 1668. Louis XIV of France. The capture of Besançon (AR. 104) Divo 104) (Méd.Fr. 148) (MLGre. 104 sim) (Van Loon III p. 12) (Vanhoudt Med. III 1668-1). Engraver: J. Mauger. Die break 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 03/12/2005, no. 2583. Bronze. 26,66 g. Ø41 mm. EBC.
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