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Puymaurin's Kings & Queens of France Series, #43 Louis IX (1215AD - 1270AD)
"Troiseme" Third Emission Re-struck 1830-48 by Caque Edge: Hand + CUIVRE
NGC MS67BN
An absurdly high grade example of this issue. These rarely make MS65, let alone 67. Rich mahogany red to lilac patina on this bronzed copper monster, with icy blue hints dancing in the mirrors over each side. One can see that the dies were in terminal stage at the time of this 1830-48 Restrike from Puymaurin's early 1800s dies, as evidenced by several prominent breaks. The die fields were also heavily polished, and the medal is fully Prooflike, though no such designation was given on the holder.
There are a number of medals in this extensive series, which began in the 17th century and was re-issued several times. The engraver Puymaurin, more specifically Jean-Pierre-Casimir de Marcassus, Baron de Puymaurin, 1757-1841, was active in the late 18th century but became master of the Paris mint in 1816. His additions to the series likely took place around that time. Various restrikes were made, from his dies, into the 1870s. While the reverse is signed Puymaurin, "P.," the word "CUIRVE," for "copper," and a "hand" symbol used by the engraver Caque, were punched into the edge, confirming this is the post-1830 restrike. Caque was active from 1830 to 1848.