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Medal of 1½ Thalers - Second War of Villmergen
| Location | City of Zürich |
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| Year | 1712 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse description | Two heraldic supporters face each other in high relief: a rampant lion to the left brandishing a sword and supporting an oval shield bearing the arms of Zürich, and a rampant bear to the right brandishing a sword and supporting an oval shield bearing the arms of Bern. Above both figures, a radiant sun bursts from the upper field. The engraver's initials HIG appear in the lower exergue. The legend arcs around the upper border. |
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| Reverse description | Six captured military flags arranged in a fan-like display dominate the central field, with a full suit of armor in relief at center holding a shield and sword. In the lower field, a cannon with cannonballs, pikes, swords, and other war trophies are depicted in detailed relief. The date MDCCXII appears in the lower exergue, and the legend encircles the upper border. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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