MEDAL Louis XIV (1643-1715), Medal by H. Roussel,... Lot 324

MEDAL Louis XIV (1643-1715), Medal by H. Roussel, "Expedition to Brest," 1694; AE (173 gr; 7 mm); Bust of King v. right, laureate, in armor decorated with mask of Medusa on chest. Rev. Goddess Minerva, armed, standing on a pier near a naval trophy. In the field, ships. Hawkins, 1885, vol. II, p. 95, no. 317 Diam. 7 CM; 173 G Louis XIV (1643-1715), Medal by H. Roussel, "Expedition to Brest," 1694; AE (gr 173; mm 7); Bust of the King r., laureate, in armour with Medusa on the breast, Rv. Minerva, armed, stands upon the sea-shore, near a naval trophy; in the distance, sinking ships. Hawkins 1885, vol. II, p. 95, n. 317. Very rare. Scattered marks, good very fine.