Lot no. 1918
FRANCE / CAPETIANS - FRANCE / ROYAL
Louis XIV (1643-1715). Medal, the Capitulation of Strasbourg, by J. Roëttiers 1681 (1842-1845), Paris.
Av. LVDOVICVS. MAGNVS. REX. CHRISTIANISS. Bust of the King right, draped and cuirassed, with large wig; below signature JR.
Rv. SACRA. - RESTITVTA. The city of Strasbourg crowned with battlements, seated on the left before the Rhine (RHENVS) pouring its urn, and leaning with her left arm on a shield with the arms of the city and holding with her right hand a cross in a bundle of palms adorned with lilies; signature R; at the exergue: ARGENTORAT. RECEPT. (date).
Engel et Lehr cf. 660; Copper - 131.95 g - 62 mm - 12 h
Later strike with BRONZE hallmark (prow) on the edge. With a shiny brown patina. Superb at Fleur de coin.
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