Medal - Charles III The Relief of Barcelona

Location Spain
Year 1706
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Silver
Weight
Diameter 47 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Van Loon#V. 22, Montagu#CC15
Obverse description Laureate 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 script Latin
Obverse lettering CAROL.III.HISP.IND.ETC REX.VINDICATA A DEO SOCIISQ. JUSTITIA. EJECIT MONSTRA . M. SMELTZING
Reverse description Jason 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 script Latin
Reverse lettering NEC VIRES NEC VIRUS HABENT. BARCELONE M. DCCVI .
Mintage
Numisquare ID 9937063710
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