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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