Medal - Frederick II Battle of Rosbach and Lissa, Prussia

Location Prussia, Kingdom of
Year 1757
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Bronze
Weight 39 g
Diameter 48.2 mm
Thickness 2 mm
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge Plain
Period
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description A left-facing Frederick II, the Great, on a warhorse, his sword drawn, a forest, military encampment and the town of Lissa behind him.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering FREDERIC · DG · BORVS · REX · ET · PROTESTANTI m · DEFENSOR · LISSA · DEC · 5
(Translation: Frederick, by the Grace of God, King of Prussia and defender of the Protestants)
Reverse description An illustration of an intense battle scene (between Prussian army and Marie Theresa`s forces) from the Battle of Rosbach.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering QUO · NIHIL · MAJUS · MELIUSVE ROSBACH · NOV · 5 1757
(Translation: Which nothing greater or better)
Mintage
Numisquare ID 4191177250
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