Poland Medal (1669) Commemorating the reception of John II Casimir Vasa in France. John II Casimir Vasa (1649–1668)...
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Poland Medal (1669) Commemorating the reception of John II Casimir Vasa in France. John II Casimir Vasa (1649–1668); early Eighteenth century (?). Averse: Bust of Louis XIV to the right; below N; LVDOVICVS. - MAGNVS • REX •. Reverse: Decorative altar; on the plinth of which an eagle with lightning in its talons; above the altar; two hands embrace over which a crown (dots next to it); HOSPITVM • - • REGIBVS •; in the episode • CASIM • POL • REX • ABDIC • / • REG • IN • GAL • EXCIP; lower flower; minted at the Montpellier mint after the abdication of the king when he became abbot of Saint-Germain-des-Pres; an interesting medal linking the history of Poland with France. H-Cz. 2336 (R4); ZKW Medals 74. Bronze. Weight approx: 4.51 g. Diameter: 25 mm. (R4) RARE