Medal - Charles III The Relief of Barcelona

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LocationSpain
Year1706
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionSilver
Weight
Diameter47 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
Edge
Period
NoticeJan Smeltzing
Reference(s) Van Loon#V. 22, Montagu#CC15
Obverse descriptionLaureate and armoured bust right of Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor, as Charles III of Spain, prominently wearing the Collar and Badge of the Golden Fleece.
Obverse letteringCAROL.III.HISP.IND.ETC REX.VINDICATA A DEO SOCIISQ. JUSTITIA. EJECIT MONSTRA . M. SMELTZING
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionJason beneath pomegranate tree holds up the Golden Fleece, a cardinal, executioner (holding head) and frogs flee the city, seen in cityscape beyond, with English fleet at sea.
Reverse letteringNEC VIRES NEC VIRUS HABENT. BARCELONE M. DCCVI .
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverLeiden, Netherlands (1049-1574)
Mintage1706  - -
Catalog ID9937063710
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