Medal commemorating the capture of Barcelona, 1697

Medal commemorating the capture of Barcelona, 1697. Obverse: Head of King Louis XIV (right). Legend: 'LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS.' Reverse: Hercules leaning on his club, the shield of Barcelona lying at his feet (right). Legend: 'BINIS CASTRIS DELETIS.' (Two hostile camps destroyed.) Exergue: 'BARCINO CAPTA . M . DC . XCVII .' (Barcelona taken.)

Object Details

ID: MEC0768
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Mauger, Jean
Places: France
Events: Nine Years' War: Capture of Barcelona, 1697
Date made: 1697
People: King Louis XIV of France
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 41 mm
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