Medal - Success of the Allies in Spain and Brabant

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LocationSpain
Year1706
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionSilver
Weight37.47 g
Diameter42 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Period
NoticeJan Smeltzing
Reference(s) Van Loon#1706.12, Montagu#CC16
Obverse descriptionBust of Charles III of Spain right in a medallion. At center of three wreathed and turreted medallions depicting the bombardment of Barcelona, the battle of Ramillies and the entry into Madrid, all set on crossed flags.
Obverse letteringDOMINUMQUE IN REGNA TULERE CAROL III HISP REX BARCINO LIBER XII MAY PRŒL RAMIL XIIII MAY INTRA MADRI XXVI IVNY
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionSun emerging from behind clouds over glove inscribed
Reverse letteringSIC OBSCURATUR GLORIA MAGNI REGIS EUROPÆ; MDCCVI
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1706  - MDCCVI -
Catalog ID5906696910
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