Commemorative, Historical and Art Medals

Medals of the Early Colonial Period and the European Heritage, Conquest of St Christopher, 1666, modern restrikes of the medal by J. Mauger (2), in silver and copper, bust of Louis XIV right, revs. seated American Indian female holds French shield, both 41mm (Divo 90; MI I, 517/163; Betts 42) [2]. Extremely fine £30-40

Provenance: Acquired by the late owner direct from the Paris mint