FRANCE. Maximilien de Bethune, Duke of Sully. 1560-1641. Silver medal restrike (20th century). 36.36 gm. 43 mm. By von G. Dupre (1576-1643). His bust right with a ruffed collar; MAXI DE BETHVNE DVC DE SVLLY G M DE LART DEF / An eagle flying left carrying a bundle of lightning over a landscape featuring a castle; QVO IVSSA IOVI ("Jove's commands"). Cf. Mazerolle 657. Good Extremely Fine.

Counselor to Henry IV of France, a Huguenot (Protestant), he participated in the religious wars and helped rebuild French life after the conflict.