Medal of 11/2 Thalers - Second War of Villmergen

Lieu City of Zürich
Année 1712
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Silver
Poids 42.23 g
Diamètre
Épaisseur
Forme Round
Technique Milled
Orientation
Tranche
Période Republic (1648-1798)
Notice
Référence(s)
Description de l’avers 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.
Écriture de l’avers Latin
Légende de l’avers HOC DVCE PVGNAMVS HIG
(Translation: We fight under this duke.)
Description du revers 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.
Écriture du revers Latin
Légende du revers VNITI CRESCVNT SPLENDORE LEONIBVS VRSI MDCCXII
(Translation: Lions and bears grow together in glory and splendor.)
Tirage
ID Numisquare 6714667190
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