Medal - George II Recapture of Prague

€412,003.00
LocationUnited Kingdom
Year1744
TypeCommemorative medals/Military medal
CompositionBronze
Weight
Diameter44 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
Edge
Period
NoticeJohn Kirk
Reference(s) Eimer#591 var.
Obverse descriptionBust of Prince Charles of Lorraine, three-quarters left
Obverse letteringCAR : LOT : PRI * PERFIDIÆ VINDEX. NATUS DEC XII . MDCCXII.
(Translation: Charles, Prince of Lorraine, Avenger of perfidy)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionView of Prague, cavalry entering the city; soldiers flying from the citadel upon a high mound
Reverse letteringSUBSIDIO BRITANNIÆ PRAGA RECUPERATA NO 26 MDCCXLIV
(Translation: By the assistance of Britain, Prague recovered, 26 Nov. 1744.)
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1744  - -
Catalog ID4654018940
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