Ancient, British and World Coins and Banknotes

France, Louis XIV, 1681, a cast bronze medal, bust right, rev. seated figure by River God, SACRA RESTITVTA, 60mm; Philippe Quinaut, 1717, a cast bronze medal by S. Curé, laureate bust right, rev. musical trophies, PHOENIX DE LA POESSIE CHANTANTE, 57mm (Ciech. 191); Cardinal Mazarin, 1660, a pewter medal by J. Warin, 52mm (Jones 222) [3]. Last fine, others very fine (£70-90)

Philip Quinaut (c.1681-1734), dramatic poet