Watch List notes:

France, Louis XIII (1601-1610-1643), the Construction of the Aquaduc Médicis, cast bronze medal, 1624, unsigned, LVDOVICVS XIII D G FRANCORVM ET NAVARÆ REX, laur. and armoured bust r., wearing ruff collar and mantle, dated 1624 on truncation, with below, OB AQVAS DEDVCTVS, rev. ABSQVE TVIS STARET INANIS AQVIS, the ship of Paris sails r., beaded border both sides, 55mm. (BMC [Jones] - ;Maz 692; TN II, 7, 1), an excellent cast though some wear to high points, good very fine and pleasant patination
The Aqueduc Médicis was constructed between 1613 and 1623 to supply water to the city of Paris. Whilst it still remains functional, it has since lost its importance for the city's water supply.
(250-300 GBP)