France
Louis XIV bronzed Specimen "Capture of Ypres" Medal 1648-Dated SP64 PCGS, 41mm. By Mauger. LUDOVICUS XIIII REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS Young bust right // FRACTA HISPANORUM FIDUCIA Mars, holding shield, stands over a pleading Ypres; in exergue YPRIS CAPTIS / XXVIII MAII MDC XLVIII. A burst of red darkens towards the peripherals on both the obverse and reverse, creating an engaging contrast. A conspicuous planchet crack runs through the center reverse but does not distract from the stylistic rendering.
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