LOUIS XIV: HARBOR FORTIFICATIONS

WARIN, Jean: France, n.d. (1667?), Bronze, 51 mm
Obv: Bust of Louis XIV . LVDOVICO XIV. REGNANTE. ET. AEDIFICANTE. (Louis XIV Reigning and Building)
Rev: Panorama of a fortified harbor entrance. ACVNCTIS. IAM. TVTA. PROCELLIS
Unsigned
Ref: Trésor II, X, 7-8 obv; The obverse is also similar to that in Jones II, 245, but this flan is 51 mm whereas that in Jones 245 is 49 mm. This piece has a different reverse from that of Jones 245.

In 1667 Louis invaded the Spanish Netherlands, precipitating the War of Devolution (1667-1668), which ended with France gaining Franche-Compte, Lorraine, and parts of Flanders. Perhaps this medal refers to this event.

LINK to War of Devolution (from World History at KMLA)

For a brief biography of Louis XIV see Louis XIV: JUSTICE

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