Medal - Peace of Baden Pool of Bethesda

Location Canton of Aargau
Year 1714
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Silver
Weight 29.89 g
Diameter 43.00 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Martin MS1#2
Obverse description Laureate bust of Emperor Charles VI facing right.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering CAROLVS VI ▴ D ▴ G ▴ ROM ▴ IMP ▴ SEMP ▴ AVG ▴ G • W • V •
(Translation: Charles VI, by the grace of God, emperor of the Romans, forever venerable.)
Reverse description Angel of freedom flying left, above the Pool of Bethesda. Six columns in the background. Two steps and fence in the foreground.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering PRIMVS AQVAS FAVSTVS GENIVS MOVET INDE SALVTEM . ET LAETAM PACEM BALNEA SANA TRAHVNT . IOH • V • V • II • PAX BADENS 7 . SEPT . 1714 . V
Mintage
Numisquare ID 9342023730
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