Louis XIV medal, France, 1674

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Object Details

associated person

Louis XIV King of France

Description (Brief)

One (1) Louis XIV medal

France, 1674

Obverse Image: Right-facing bust of Louis XIV wearing a helmet.

Obverse Text: LVD MAGNVS FRAN ET NAV REX P P

Reverse Image: The symbol of the "Sun King" above the earth and clouds.

Reverse Text: NEC / PLVRIBVS / IMPAR / 1674

Credit Line

Frederic A. Delano

date made

1674

associated date

1674

ID Number

NU.NU43226

accession number

165206

catalog number

NU43226

Object Name

medal

Physical Description

bronze (overall material)

Measurements

medal: .9 cm x 8.3 cm; 11/32 in x 3 9/32 in

place made

France

associated place

France

Related Publication

Feingold, Ellen R.. Value of Money, The

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Exhibition

Value of Money

Exhibition Location

National Museum of American History

Data Source

National Museum of American History

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a7-fed5-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_972849