Medal - Leopold II

Location Transylvania, Principality of
Year 1790
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Silver
Weight 43.8 g
Diameter 49 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
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Obverse description Bust of Emperor Leopold II facing right, wearing laurel wreath.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering LEOPOLDVS · II · P · F · AVGVSTVS · I · N · WIRT · F
(Translation: Leopold II, the pious, the fortunate, emperor (Augustus). Made by Johann Nepomuk Würth.)
Reverse description Altar with a burning flame, motto and coat of arms of Transylvania: an eagle facing left, a sun and a moon. Seven stylised castles around, connected with a ribbon.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering PIETATE · ET · CONCORDIA · FIDEI
(Translation: Piety and harmony. Faith.)
Mintage
Numisquare ID 4046720600
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