Medal of 6 Ducats - Alba Carolina Citadel

€1.00
LocationTransylvania, Principality of
Year1715
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionGold
Weight20.83 g
Diameter36.6 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
Edge
Period
NoticeK. J. Hoffmann
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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 nine lines. The seven castles of Siebenburgen on seven hills.
Reverse lettering♣ ⋆ LVCE SACRA CAROLI : SIMILES ALBA 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 ID1080104620
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