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Coronation Medal - I. József
| Location | Hungary |
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| Year | 1687 |
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| Composition | Silver |
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| Obverse description | A royal crown resting on decorative foliate scrollwork occupies the upper portion of the field. Below, the commemorative inscription is arranged in seven lines across the flat field, recording the coronation of Joseph as King of Hungary at Pozsony on 9 December 1687. |
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| Obverse lettering | IOSEPHUS ARCHDVX AVSTRIA CORONATUS IN REGE UNGARIAE POSONII DIE 9 DECE 1687 (Translation: Josephus, Archduke of Austria crowned as King of Hungary in Pozsony, on 9th December 1687) |
| Reverse description | A centrally placed upright sword entwined with laurel or olive branches fills the field, symbolising both martial and civic virtue. Above, a radiant All-Seeing Eye emits sunbeams that spread across the upper field. The circular legend is divided by two small stars on either side. |
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