Medal commemorating the capture of Palamos, 1694

Medal commemorating the capture of Palamos, 1694. Obverse: Head of King Louis XIV in a long wig with curls on the neck (right). Legend: 'LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS.' Reverse: A female figure seated and chained to a rock, a crown in her lap, looking down on the harbour of Palamos and shipping; town in distance. Legend: 'PALAMO VI CAPTA.' (Palamos taken by force.) Exergue: 'M . DC . XCIIII.'

Object Details

ID: MEC0760
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Mauger, Jean
Places: France
Events: Capture of Palamos, 1694
Date made: 1694
People: King Louis XIV of France
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 41 mm