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Louis XIV, King of France
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Louis XIV, King of France

1695 · striking (metalworking); tin (metal)

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

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Tin medal. Obverse: monument consisting of an obelisk, standing on a pedestal with inscription; on the obelisk a snake ring with a sun shining on the earth; to the left Fame writes text on the obelisk with a trumpet in hand, to the right Minerva with a victory figure. Reverse: monument consisting of an obelisk, standing on a pedestal with inscription; on the obelisk a snake ring with a setting sun; to the left sits Hercules with club and lion skin, leaning on a medallion, to the right naked Truth writes text on the obelisk with a victory figure in hand.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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history medalsatirical medalcopy
Credit lineLodewijk XIV, koning van Frankrijk. 1695. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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