France. 1678. Louis XIV of France. The capture of Ghent (AR. 170) (Divo 170) (Méd.Fr. 226D) (MLGre. 169 sim) (Van Loon III p. 226-1) (Vanhoudt Med. III 1678-2). Engraver: J. Mauger. 170 inked in black, 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 Valentin de Cespedes Collection. Bronze. 30,12 g. Ø41 mm. EBC-.
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