Medal of 2 Ducats - Alba Carolina Citadel

€340,678.00
LocationTransylvania, Principality of
Year1715
TypeCommemorative medals/Inauguration medal
CompositionGold
Weight6.93 g
Diameter25.0 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
Edge
Period
NoticeK. J. Hoffmann
Reference(s) Resch#120
Obverse descriptionThe Alba Carolina Citadel. Eagle facing left above, holding `C` and `VI` in claws.
Obverse lettering⬩ TVTISSIMA ⬩ QVIES ⬩
(Translation: Complete tranquillity.)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionInscription in ten lines. The seven castles of Siebenburgen on seven hills below.
Reverse lettering. LVCE SACRA CAROLI , SIMILES ALBA ACCIPIT ORTVS , . IN SOLIDA PRIMVS PONITVR ARCE LAPIS . . IVLIA NATA FVI CAROLV VI M ROBVR & AVXIT : . IVLIA SIN LIBEAT . NVNC CAROLINA VOCER ·
(Translation: In the sacred light of Charles, the first stone of the fort is placed in a solid place. I was born Julia, Charles increased my strength. Let Julia now be called Carolina.)
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
MintageND (1715)  - -
Catalog ID5572663430
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