I found this 5 years ago in my great grandfathers attic.. he was in world war II.. I would like to know what I have and a estimated value..can not find one that looks the same online
guessing France. wait for more experienced opinions... it looks very much like this 1 but the other side of their medal does not look that great. not sure of the value ??? Link: http://historicalartmedals.com.c25.sitepreviewer.com/MEDAL WEB ENTRIES/FRANCE/CHERON-LOUIS XIV-BW563 HIGH.htm
Found an Italian site with picture of the same person, but it is some sort of publication I guess... https://www.maremagnum.com/stampe/ludovicus-magnus-franc-et-nav-rex-p-p/130057935
Its definitely some kind of french commemorative token. It says "Ludovico magno" which means "to louis the great".
@BnBruce Your medal was produced by a private mint. If it had been produced by the Monnaies de Paris, there would not only be an edge marking identifying the period when it was produced, but the type of metal used would also be identified - Bronze, Argent (Silver) or Cuivre (Copper). Chris
The obverse of this medal is a depiction of King Louis XIV by the engraver Arondeaux. The reverse inscription commemorates the Treaties of Nimégue. The date of 1678 commemorates the date of the event, but not necessarily the date the medal was struck. The original dies for this medal were in La Monnaie de Paris as recently as 1977 as they appear in DeHay, Pierre. Catalogue général illustré des éditions de la Monnaie de Paris - Volume 1 De L’Antiquite a Louis XVI (Antiquity - 1793). Paris: Paris Mint, 1977. However, as others have noted the "METAL F" edge mark is not generally seen on Paris issues. It is also odd that the small shape to left of that marking appears to attempt to mimic the cornucopia of Paris, though it is clearly not the same. This is unfortunate as a combination of the medal's surfaces and the edge marking are generally instrumental in isolating the period of manufacture. I will report back if I can find information about the edge mark that may allow a better identification of the manufacturer and date of production. In any case, a nice looking piece that would likely have some value to a collector of Louis XIV medals. With that in mind I would echo an earlier comment to be sure to only hold coins or medals by their edges as finger prints cannot be removed without further damage to the medal (Don't try to wipe it or remove it). A neat medal of some historical interest. Your great grandfather had good taste!
