Besancon opnieuw door de Fransen ingenomen, rekenpenning geslagen op last van Lodewijk XIV, koning van Frankrijk by Anonymous

Besancon opnieuw door de Fransen ingenomen, rekenpenning geslagen op last van Lodewijk XIV, koning van Frankrijk 1674

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This small, bronze coin, created in 1674 by an anonymous artist, commemorates the recapture of Besançon by the French during the Franco-Dutch War. One side features a portrait of King Louis XIV of France, while the reverse depicts a city, likely Besançon, surrounded by water. This coin is a significant historical artifact, offering a glimpse into the political and military events of the 17th century, and is part of the collection at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.

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