Silver Medal of Louis XIV of France, Paris, 1643–1715. 0000.999.44374

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/0000.999.44374

Physical Description

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 156
    • Diameter (in mm): 71

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Medal
  • Date Range: 1643 - 1715

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1679
  • Manufacture: Struck
  • Material: Silver

  • Authority

  • Obverse

  • Reverse

    • Legend: SOCIORVM DEFENSORI.|PAX SEPTENTRIONIS. M.DC.LXXIX.
    • Type: An armoured Victory hangs shields on the trunk of a palm tree; on other side of tree, Peace holds up an olive branch and sets fire to armour on ground

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 0000.999.44374
  • Lot: 0000.999
  • Department: Medals and Decorations
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States