Verovering van de schansen bij Denain, rekenpenning geslagen ter ere van Lodewijk Alexander, graaf van Toulouse 1713

This silver medal, created by Jean Dollin in 1713, commemorates the victory of Louis Alexander, Count of Toulouse, at the Battle of Denain. The obverse features a portrait of Louis Alexander, Count of Toulouse, while the reverse depicts a cannon firing at a fortified position, representing the capture of the fortified town of Denain. The medal was likely distributed to commemorate the military success of the French army and celebrate the Count's achievement in taking this strategically important location. The inscription on the reverse "ULTIMA RATIO REGIS" (the king's ultimate argument) signifies the reliance on military force to settle conflicts. This medal exemplifies a common practice in the 18th century of using commemorative coins and medals to celebrate military triumphs and honor military leaders.