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France (struck in Paris), copper medal, Louis XIV, 1643, naval victory at Cartagena (Colombia).

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France (struck in Paris), copper medal, Louis XIV, 1643, naval victory at Cartagena (Colombia).
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France (struck in Paris), copper medal, Louis XIV, 1643, naval victory at Cartagena (Colombia). Divo-9 (var). 41mm, 28.07 grams. Obverse with young bust of king inside legend LVDOVICVS XIIII. REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS; reverse with trident and spears passing through a crown with naval scene in background, legend OMEN IMPERII MARITIMI, exergue HISPANIS VICTIS AD / CARTHAGINEM NOVAM / M.DC.XLIII. AU with minimal marks and only high-point wear, small spots of corrosion (as made) at rims, darkly toned all over. Engraved by J. Mauger.