Poland Medal (1669) Commemorating the reception of John II Casimir Vasa in France. John II Casimir Vasa (1649–1668)...

Poland Medal (1669) Commemorating the reception of John II Casimir Vasa in France. John II Casimir Vasa (1649–1668); early Eighteenth century (?). Averse: Bust of Louis XIV to the right; below N; LVDOVICVS. - MAGNVS • REX •. Reverse: Decorative altar; on the plinth of which an eagle with lightning in its talons; above the altar; two hands embrace over which a crown (dots next to it); HOSPITVM • - • REGIBVS •; in the episode • CASIM • POL • REX • ABDIC • / • REG • IN • GAL • EXCIP; lower flower; minted at the Montpellier mint after the abdication of the king when he became abbot of Saint-Germain-des-Pres; an interesting medal linking the history of Poland with France. H-Cz. 2336 (R4); ZKW Medals 74. Bronze. Weight approx: 4.51 g. Diameter: 25 mm. (R4) RARE