Medal of 11/2 Thalers - Second War of Villmergen

€242,698.00
LocationCity of Zürich
Year1712
TypeCommemorative medals/Military medal
CompositionSilver
Weight42.23 g
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Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
Edge
PeriodRepublic (1648-1798)
NoticeHans Jakob Gessner
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Obverse descriptionRampant 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 letteringHOC DVCE PVGNAMVS HIG
(Translation: We fight under this duke.)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionThe 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 letteringVNITI CRESCVNT SPLENDORE LEONIBVS VRSI MDCCXII
(Translation: Lions and bears grow together in glory and splendor.)
Reverse scriptLatin
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Mintage1712  - -
Catalog ID6714667190
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