Watch List notes:

Paris, France, bronze medal, Louis XIV, 1697, capture of Cartagena, by Jean Mauger. Divo-268. 41 mm; 28.85 grams. Head of Louis XIV on the right, bordered by LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS, signed J. MAVGER. F. Reverse with HISPANORUM THESAURI DIREPTI around a woman beneath a coconut tree, vase spilling coins to left. In the exergue: CARTHAGO AMERICANA / VI CAPTA./ M. DC. XCVII. AU+ with smooth, glossy fields, chocolate brown toning, small spots of verdigris.
($400-600)