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István Wesselényi Commemorative Medal
| Location | Hungary |
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| Year | 1734 |
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| Reference(s) | Resch#135 |
| Obverse description | The upper field depicts a dense forest scene with a large cedar tree struck by a lightning bolt from stormy clouds above. The lower field shows a walled town on the right and a standing figure in the centre foreground, separated from the upper scene by a horizontal line. A circular Latin legend runs along the rim, with a five-line inscription and date in the exergue. |
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| Obverse lettering | ALTARVIT CEDRVS·SYLVAE TREPIDATE·MINORES· / VRBS HABITATA VALET ANTIS / AGITATA PERICULIS TUTIOR / IN SOLYME MOENIBUS / HOSPES ERO / A° MDCCXXXIIV |
| Reverse description | The upper field presents a maritime scene with a rocky outcrop at centre, a siren or sea creature at left, ships on the water, and a winged angel in flight above the waves. The lower field contains an eleven-line Latin dedicatory inscription identifying István Wesselényi and his widow Countess Catharina Banffi. A circular Latin legend runs along the rim. |
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