France (struck in Paris), copper medal, Louis XIV, 1697, Cartagena (Colombia). Fonrobert-8182; Betts-83. 40 mm; 30.29 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./ Mr. DC. XCVII. XF+, dark rainbow toning with brighter areas.
($100-150)