ALGÉRIE - ALGERIA Louis XIV (1643-1715). Medal, bombardments of Algiers, by J. Roëttiers and H. le Breton 1682 (Restoration refrappe), Paris. Av. LVDOVICVS. MAGNVS. REX. CHRISTIANISS. Cuirassed and draped bust of Louis XIV right; below, signature JR. Rv. CIVES A PIRATIS RECVPERATI. Minerva, goddess of Valour and Prudence, standing on the left, presents her aegis to a corsair who falls to her knees frightened, and on the other holds two slaves whom she has freed; signature B; in the exergue: ALGERIA FVLMINATA / (date). Ruedas XI - Esc - ; Silver - 148,4 g - 62 mm - 12 h With an old collector's label in pen, then from the Pierre-René Bauquis collection. On the edge: X-32 and C: probable Restauration refrappe. Only minor marks and hairlines. Beautiful patina. Rare. Superb.