Two Large French Documentary Medals in Bronze

Each 71mm, the first medal, with an obverse portrait of Louis XIV, is dated 1674 in Roman numerals and celebrates lifting the siege of Oudenaarde in Belgium; the second medal, dated 1781, is signed "Du Vivier" under profile busts of Louis XVI on the obverse and Marie Antoinette on the reverse.



Private Virginia Collection

Both of these medals appear to be later restrikes.

Very Fine condition showing some trivial wear and a toned-over scratch below Antoinette's ear.