Medal - Peace of Baden Pool of Bethesda

€301,907.00
LocationCanton of Aargau
Year1714
TypeCommemorative medals/Historical medal
CompositionSilver
Weight29.89 g
Diameter43.00 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
Edge
Period
NoticeGeorg Wilhelm Vestner
Reference(s) Martin MS1#2
Obverse descriptionLaureate bust of Emperor Charles VI facing right.
Obverse letteringCAROLVS VI ▴ D ▴ G ▴ ROM ▴ IMP ▴ SEMP ▴ AVG ▴ G • W • V •
(Translation: Charles VI, by the grace of God, emperor of the Romans, forever venerable.)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionAngel of freedom flying left, above the Pool of Bethesda. Six columns in the background. Two steps and fence in the foreground.
Reverse letteringPRIMVS AQVAS FAVSTVS GENIVS MOVET INDE SALVTEM . ET LAETAM PACEM BALNEA SANA TRAHVNT . IOH • V • V • II • PAX BADENS 7 . SEPT . 1714 . V
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1714  - -
Catalog ID9342023730
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