Medal of 5 Ducats - Alba Carolina Citadel

€337,722.00
LocationTransylvania, Principality of
Year1715
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionGold
Weight17.32 g
Diameter36.0 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
Edge
Period
NoticeK. J. Hoffmann
Reference(s) Resch#117A
Obverse descriptionThe Alba Carolina Citadel. Eagle facing left above, holding `C` and `VI` in claws.
Obverse lettering⬩ TVTISSIMA ⬩ QVIES ⬩ ⋆ C : I : H ⋆
(Translation: Complete tranquillity.)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionInscription in nine lines. The seven castles of Siebenburgen on seven hills.
Reverse lettering✥ ⋆ LVCE SACRA CAROLI : SIMILES ALB ACCIPIT ORTVS : ⋆ IN SOLIDA PRIMVS PONITVR ARCE LAPIS · ⋆ IVLIA NATA FVI CAROLVS 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 ID6582795500
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