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Defeat of Louis XIV in the Naval Battle at Cape La Hogue
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Defeat of Louis XIV in the Naval Battle at Cape La Hogue

anonymous · 1692 · striking (metalworking); silver (metal)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Silver medal. Obverse: bust of a man within an inscription. Reverse: Louis XIV with a broken trident and crown falling from his head rides on a sea slug within an inscription; cut: year; rim inscription.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
history medalsatirical medalBretagneSaint-Vaast-la-HougueZeeslag bij Kaap la HougueNegenjarige Oorlog
Credit lineNederlaag van Lodewijk XIV in de zeeslag bij Kaap La Hogue. 1692. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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