Description: Obverse : The King Louis XIV standing before his throne in his apartments, receives the Doge of Genoa, who advances towards him, followed by four senators, under legend "GENUA OBSEQUENS", above exergue "DUX LEGATUS ET DEPRECATOR MDCLXXXV"Reverse : - Diameter : 73 mm or 2,85 inches Weight : 114 grams Metal : bronze This a 1950's attempt restrike of a 1693 medal commemorating the 1685 submission of the Republic of Genoa In 1684 a conflict took place in the Republic of Genoa, whose bankers and financial houses such as the Centurioni, Palavicini and Vivaldi families had longstanding relationships with Spain, and had been lending money to its government since the 16th century. During the recent war, they allowed the Spanish to recruit mercenaries from Genoese territory and use their port building some galleys for the Spanish navy. As a punishment, on 5 May a French fleet commanded by Admiral Abraham Duquesne left the Mediterranean naval base of Toulon and began a bombardment of Genoa on 17 May 1684, which lasted for the next 12 days apart from a short truce for negotiations. By the time it concluded on 28 May, two thirds of the city had been destroyed.
Price: 29 USD
Location: Tourcoing
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated
Brand: Paris Mint
Composition: Bronze
Type: Medal
Fineness: 0.999
Country/Region of Manufacture: France
