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January 2018 NYINC Auction 15-16 Jan 2018
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FRANCE. Two Seas Canal Completion Medal Struck in Copper, 1681. Louis XIV (1643-1715).
72 mm. Jacquiot-418/III, Pl. LXXIX. By Roettiers, Mauger & Molart. Draped bust of the Sun King, r., "LVDOVICVS MAGNVS REX CHRISTIANISS". around, Signed R below the truncation. Rev: Neptune standing near center flanked by personifications of the ports of Castets-en-Dorthe and Sete, IVNCTA . MARIA above. In exergue, AGARVMNA AD MONTEM SETIVM / FOSSA PERDVCTA / M.DC. LXXXI. An impressive medal commemorating the completion of a canal connecting the Atlantic and the Mediterranean Seas through the city of Toulouse. Light scratches in obverse field mentioned for accuracy. Choice semi-reflective mahogany finish. ALMOST UNCIRCULATED.
Estimate: $350.00- $500.00
72 mm. Jacquiot-418/III, Pl. LXXIX. By Roettiers, Mauger & Molart. Draped bust of the Sun King, r., "LVDOVICVS MAGNVS REX CHRISTIANISS". around, Signed R below the truncation. Rev: Neptune standing near center flanked by personifications of the ports of Castets-en-Dorthe and Sete, IVNCTA . MARIA above. In exergue, AGARVMNA AD MONTEM SETIVM / FOSSA PERDVCTA / M.DC. LXXXI. An impressive medal commemorating the completion of a canal connecting the Atlantic and the Mediterranean Seas through the city of Toulouse. Light scratches in obverse field mentioned for accuracy. Choice semi-reflective mahogany finish. ALMOST UNCIRCULATED.
Estimate: $350.00- $500.00