Historical and Art Medals

Les Invalides, 1675, a silver medal by J. Roettiers, bust of Louis XIV right, rev. aerial plan of the Invalides, edge named (Eric de l’Epine – Colette de la Charie – 10 x 1959 – Le Maréchal Juin étant Témoin et le Gal. Houdemon, Gr. des Invalides), 68mm (CGMP p.190). A modern restrike by the Monnaie, edge knock on reverse at 9 o’clock, otherwise very fine; in red Monnaie box (£30-40)