1643-1715 Louis XIIII (XIV) Partout la victoire me suit

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Good morning Forum

I recently acquired the following piece in an auction and have been unsuccessful at getting finer details. So far, I assume this is a Sun King token, dating in the mid to late 1600`s. Again, by the reverse with both flags and weapons joined I will assume it`s to celebrate either a successful campaign or an union. The body of water on the reverse may suggest a navy campaign.
Details:
OBVERSE - King Louis XIV facing right, inscription reads: "LVD XIIII D G - FRET-NAV-REX"
REVERSE - Sun and rays above weapons and flags, covered by a Roman body armor. All of this above a body of water.
Weight: 6 grams (imprecise scale: approximation)
Diameter: 21.5 mm
Thickness: 1 mm
Die axis: opposite


Can anyone assist me on this little conundrum? Thank you!
Rancheria
You have done a wonderful job in finding information about this object. Here are some additional details.
It is a French jeton about French victories, struck around 1677. The reverse is described as a 'radiant sun above a trophy of arms, with flags'. Mitchiner p1113 #3374; Feuardent #12919. Mitchiner gives the weight as 6.5g and the size as 26 mm. That 26mm is consistent with other jetons listed just before and after this one in Mitchiner.
LA VICTOIRE ME SUIT PARTOUT
Translation:
VICTORY IS FOLLOWING ME EVERYWHERE
Token collector [1600-1899] with some coins

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