Auction Catalogue

4 October 2001

Starting at 1:00 PM

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Ancient, Celtic, British and World Coins. Historical and Art Medals

Grand Connaught Rooms  61 - 65 Great Queen St  London  WC2B 5DA

Lot

№ 1077

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4 October 2001

Hammer Price:
£75

France, Conscription of Sailors, 1680, a silver medal by M. Molart, bust of Louis XIV left, rev. sailor standing on dock-side, ships in background, 73mm (BDM IV, 119); Marriage of Louis XV and Princess Maria Leszczinska, 1725, a silver medal by J. Duvivier and J. le Blanc, bust of Louis left, rev. robed figure of France receiving wreath from winged Genius, 41mm (Nocq 83; Wurz. 5525; BDM I, 195) [2]. First a 19th century restrike with minor marks, otherwise very fine, second good very fine and toned (£50-70)