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1966.117.25.b

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Louis XIV and Anne of Austria

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Artist

Maria Magdalena of Austria (1591–1631), Grand Duchess of Tuscany 1609–1621, (Liège, Belgium, 2/6/1607 - 8/26/1672, Paris, France)

Title

Louis XIV and Anne of Austria

Creation Date

1643

Century

17th century

Dimensions

2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm.)

Classification

Medals/Plaquettes

Creation Place

Europe, France

Medium and Support

bronze

Credit Line

Gift of Amanda Marchesa Molinari

Copyright

Public Domain

Accession Number

1966.117.25.b

Object Description

252 LOUIS XIV (1638-1715) and ANNE OF AUSTRIA (1601-66) 1643

Obv. Bust of Louis to right, laureate. Around, . LVDOVICVS . XIIII . D . G . FR . ET . NAV . REX . ; below, . WARIN . 1643 .
Rev. Bust of Anne to right in mourning. Around, ANNA . D . G . FR . ET . NAV . REG; below, WARIN
Bronze, struck, 54 mm. Hole at top

Married to Louis XIII in 1615, Anne became Regent of France at his death in 1643.

Bibl.: De Haye, no. 50; Jacquiot, no. 118; no. 532 (die for reverse); Menestrier, p. 14, G; Mazerolle-Varin, cat. pl. 3, no. 14; Tresor France 2, pl. 22, 4.