France - Louis XIV. 1643-1715.

AE Medal 1654 (1845-1860).

Re-stamping. By J. Mauger. On the capture of Stenay.
Obverse: LUDOVICUS XIIII REX CHRISTIANISS, head facing right, signed I. MAVGER. F.
Rv.: URBIUM GALLICARUM AD MOSAM SECURITAS, the standing Francia is homage to the kneeling city goddess of Stenay, in the section: STENAEUM CAPTUM / M DC LIIII.
Edge markings: Hand and CUIVRE.
Diameter: 41 mm. Weight: 34.72 g.

Divo: 37; French medals: 56.
Gorgeous dark patina! Tiny scratches, almost exquisite.