1702 France - AE Medal of Louis XIV, “Academy of Inscriptions”, NGC MS 64 BN.

Description: On offer is a 1702 (1663 dated) Kingdom of France AE (bronze) medal of Louis XIV ("L'Academie des Inscriptions et des Medailles"). This medal is graded MS (Mint State) 64 BN (brown) by NGC. There is a small laminate flaw in the lower right field of the obverse. It is approximately 41mm in diameter. The catalog designation for this medal is Divo-73 (Jean-Paul Divo, Medailles de Louis XIV, Zurich, 1982). The medal is one of a series of 286 bronze medals issued in 1702, each designed to commemorate a significant event in the reign of Louis XIV. The medal on offer here celebrates the establishment of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions and Medals in 1663, hence the date inscribed on the medal's reverse. This medal was designed by the noted engraver Jean Mauger (1648-1712). Examples of his medals are held in the collections of the British Museum, the Bibliotheque National de France, and the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam. The item pictured is the exact item which will be received. The prospective purchaser should independently judge the quality and condition of this piece based upon the original photos provided.

Price: 349.95 USD

Location: New York, New York

End Time: 2025-01-04T03:19:19.000Z

Shipping Cost: 3.99 USD