Lot 248 – France 1667 AE Medallion (Restrike) Capture of Cou

Lot 248 – France 1667 AE Medallion (Restrike) Capture of Cou
Europe » France
Price realised
Unsold
Estimate
150 – 180 CHF
Auction date
Thu 29 Oct 2015 at 14:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description:
France 1667 AE Medallion (Restrike) Capture of Coutrai by Louis XIV, King being crowned by Victory with River Gods Scaldis & Lisa Kneeling before King. 89mm diameter, Almost Extremely Fine, small edge bruise at 12 0’clock, a RARE medal, and as this is struck so well and has the edge marked with the word “Bronze” We believe this to be a restrike of the original piece, some digs to the reverse and minor indent to obverse. (Original piece in Christies Auction No.5062, Lot No. 218 brought €2350. )
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