[EXONUMIA] A Group of Commemorative Medallions Relating to Louis XIII

comprising:
1) A bronze example with a portrait bust of Louis XIII on obverse, the reverse decorated with a scene commemorating the birth of the dauphin within a Zodiac calendar (174.8 g, 71mm).

2) A mixed metal restrike with a portrait bust of Louis XIII on obverse, the reverse with a commemorative scene of Victory being pulled in a chariot (130.9 g, 73mm).

3) A bronze example with a portrait bust of Louis XIII on obverse, the reverse decorated with the facade of a palace (likely the Louvre) (21.5 g, 33mm).

Property from the Estate of Andrew Cunningham Ware

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Nick Coombs is a senior specialist in the Furniture & Decorative Arts department and also the Coins, Medals & Banknotes department at Freeman's.
Prior to joining Freeman's in 2014, Mr. Coombs worked for PCGS Currency in Peoria, Illinois, where he was responsible for the grading and authentication of paper money. This enabled him to travel to dozens of coin and currency shows a year and develop a lifelong passion for numismatics. In addition to heading the Coins, Medals & Banknotes department at Freeman's, Mr. Coombs works closely with Furniture & Decorative Arts department and has directed auctions for philatelics, memorabilia, scientific instruments, and fountain pens. He received a BA in art history from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and a master of letters in art and art world practice from the University of Glasgow.

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[EXONUMIA] A Group of Commemorative Medallions Relating to Louis XIII

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