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Medal - Louis XIV Attack on Belle Isle
1674 year| Bronze | 29.83 g | 41 mm |
| Location | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIV (1643-1715) |
| Type | Commemorative medals › Military medals |
| Year | 1674 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 29.83 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-12 |
| Numista | N#244943 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
France leaning on her shield sitting by the sea shore holding a cornucopia, two cupids playing at her feet; ships in the distance.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TRANQUILLITAS ORAE MARITIMAE.
SPECTANTE NEC QUICQUAM AUDENTE CLASSE HOST . MAX . M . DC . LXXIIII.
Translation:
Security on the sea coast.
With a powerful hostile fleet looking on and not daring to do anything.
Edge
Plain
