Medal of 11/2 Thalers - Second War of Villmergen

Location City of Zürich
Year 1712
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Silver
Weight 42.23 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation
Edge
Period Republic (1648-1798)
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Obverse description Rampant lion facing right, raising sword in right arm and holding oval shield with the coat of arms of Zürich in its left arm. Standing bear facing left, raising sword in its right arm and holding oval shield with the coat of arms of Bern in its left arm. Above, radiant sun.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering HOC DVCE PVGNAMVS HIG
(Translation: We fight under this duke.)
Reverse description The six flags of the cities that were conquered by the Zurich and Bernese troops in the Second Villmerger War in Toggenburg: Kaiserstuhl, Bremgarten, Wil, Baden, Mellingen and Klingnau. Below, suit of armor, shield, cannon, cannonballs, weapons and war trophie.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering VNITI CRESCVNT SPLENDORE LEONIBVS VRSI MDCCXII
(Translation: Lions and bears grow together in glory and splendor.)
Mintage
Numisquare ID 6714667190
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