Medal Commemorating the Founding of Saarlouis, 1688. Creator: Joseph Roettiers (Flemish, 1635-1703).

Medal Commemorating the Founding of Saarlouis, 1688. Creator: Joseph Roettiers (Flemish, 1635-1703).

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Medal Commemorating the Founding of Saarlouis, 1688. Saarlouis is a city in Saarland, Germany, and this medal commemorates the founding of the fortress and city in 1680 by King Louis XIV of France. The establishment of Saarlouis was one of many actions taken by the king to fortify the new border between Germany and France. This particular medal is one of a large series that composes a medallic history of the reign of Louis XIV, issued at various intervals during his reign.


Image Details


Medium
  1. Bronze, partially gilded

Picture Type
  1. Sculpture

Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4056x4074
File Size : 48,411kb


Aliases

  1. 1968.32
  1. 143942
  1. 0940018133
  1. 1968.32
  1. 2-734-837
  1. 2734837


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