ALGÉRIE - ALGERIA Louis XIV (1643-1715). Medal, bombardment of Algiers and liberation of the slaves, by Mauger 1683, Paris. Av. LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS. Head of Louis XIV on the right, a wig back on the neck, on his left; below, signature I. MAVGER. F. Rv. CIVES A PIRATIS RECUPERATI. Minerva, goddess of Valour and Prudence, standing on the left presents her aegis to a corsair who falls to his knees frightened and on the other holds two slaves she has freed; in the exergue: ALGERIA. FULMINATA/ (date). Ruedas XIV - Esc.III v. - Divo 196 ; Copper - 32,42 g - 41 mm - 12 h From a Sale on Offers iNumis 40, 6 March 2018, n° 1151 then collection Pierre-René Bauquis. With varied bust. Period or slightly later mint. Beautiful shiny brown patina. Superb at Fleur de coin.