LOUIS XIII LE JUST, IVNGO. DVO. FVLMINA. BELLI. 1615 1615 front LOUIS XIII LE JUST, IVNGO. DVO. FVLMINA. BELLI. 1615 1615 back
LOUIS XIII LE JUST, IVNGO. DVO. FVLMINA. BELLI. 1615 1615 photo
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LOUIS XIII LE JUST, IVNGO. DVO. FVLMINA. BELLI.

1615 year
Silver 5.12 g 27 mm
Description
Location
France
King
Louis XIII (1610-1643)
Type
Commemorative medals › Personality medals
Year
1615
Composition
Silver
Weight
5.12 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-12
References
Numista
N#343174
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Dextrochere coming out of the clouds and bringing down his sword on a shield; under a line of exergue .1615.

Script: Latin

Lettering: * IVNGO. DVO. FVLMINA. BELLI*.

Edge

Plain

Comment

This copy serves as a reference for this bust in the Guéant-Prieur. Legend has it that this token was the subject of a contest between engravers to see who could give the greatest impression of depth with the thinnest token possible. This is indeed an exceptional performance of reverse engraving.