France. Nevers. Louis de Gonzague and Henriette of Cleves. Medal or Token of the foundation for the marriage of the ‘Filles-Madame’. 1722. (Silver, 28 mm, 6.98 g). LVD GONZAGA ET HENRI - CA CLIVEN IDVC NIVERN FIDES, Coat of arms crowned and surrounded by the collar. Rev. IN FERVORE CHARITATIS GRAM DNI EXPECTAM 9, Altar inscribed 1722; above, the name of God in Hebrew in the clouds, from which manna falls in abundance. Magnaguti 187. BAM Collection 119. Feuardent 10451. Corre 2148. About Extremely Fine.
This token was struck to commemorate the establishment of a foundation, desired by Ludovico and Enrichetta, which financed the marriage of sixty young girls living in the area of Nevers each year.
Watch:
Starting price:
CHF 40
B.P.: 19.00%
Closing on: 2026-02-08 16:00:00 Roma time
Live Bidding Sunday 8th February 2026 05:00:00 PM CET
Greek (1-75)
Roman Provincial (76-117)
Roman Republic (118-131)
Roman Empire (132-192)
Byzantine (193-198)
Medieval (199-211)
Egypt (212-212)
France (213-213)
India (214-214)
Italy (215-256)
Papal States (257-259)
Switzerland (260-260)
French Medals (261-266)
Italian Medals (267-271)
Masonic Decorations (272-440)
Study Forgeries (441-450)
Antiquities (451-476)