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May 2023 World CCO Auction 16-19 May 2023
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FRANCE. Louis XIV Occupation of Strasbourg and Casale Bronze Medal, "1681" (ca. late 19th Century). UNCIRCULATED.
By Jean Mauger. 41mm. Obverse: Bust of Louis XIV right, perimeter legend; Reverse: Pallas advancing between the recoiling Rhine and the Po, holding in each hand an escutcheon bearing the arms of Strasbourg and the arms of Casale, perimeter legend above, legend in exergue below. Control of strategic positions and waterways were key to Louis XIV's territorial expansion plans; on 30 September 1681 his troops seized Strasbourg and simultaneously occupied Casale by way of a treaty with Duke Charles III of Mantua. Attractive and historic. To view all items from the PHG Collection click here.
From the PHG Collection.
Estimate: $80 - $120
By Jean Mauger. 41mm. Obverse: Bust of Louis XIV right, perimeter legend; Reverse: Pallas advancing between the recoiling Rhine and the Po, holding in each hand an escutcheon bearing the arms of Strasbourg and the arms of Casale, perimeter legend above, legend in exergue below. Control of strategic positions and waterways were key to Louis XIV's territorial expansion plans; on 30 September 1681 his troops seized Strasbourg and simultaneously occupied Casale by way of a treaty with Duke Charles III of Mantua. Attractive and historic. To view all items from the PHG Collection click here.
From the PHG Collection.
Estimate: $80 - $120