Medal - Capture of Morro Castle in Havana

€2.00
LocationSpain
Year1763
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionSilver
Weight54.49 g
Diameter49.4 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
Edge
PeriodSeven Years War (1756-1763)
NoticeTomás Francisco Prieto Martin
Reference(s) Eimer#704, Montagu#CCA12, Betts#443, Vives#44, RAH#299, Medina His#12
Obverse descriptionBusts of the fallen commanders.
Obverse letteringLDVOVICO D VELASCO ET VINCENTO GONZALEZ PRIETO
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionThe explosion which essentially ended the conflict.
Reverse letteringIN MORRO GLIT VOR FVNCT ARTIVM ACADEMIA CAROLO REGE CATHOL ANNVENTE CONS A MDCCLXIII
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1763  - -
Catalog ID1738686760
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