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Medal - Stanisław August Poniatowski
| Location | Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
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| Year | 1771 |
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| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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| Obverse description | The obverse depicts a dramatic allegorical scene in high relief showing three figures — a central robed figure flanked by two assailants — set against a townscape background with lightning bolts and storm clouds above. The engraver's signature I.L. OEXLEIN appears in the lower right field. The date and commemorative inscription HORA X NOCT D III NOV / MDCCLXXI appear in the exergue, while the legend NOLITE TANGERE CHRISTOS MEOS curves along the upper rim, referencing the attempted abduction of King Stanisław August Poniatowski on 3 November 1771. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents an allegorical scene in high relief before a detailed architectural facade of a grand building. A crowned female figure representing Faithful Poland stands centrally, holding a sword and sceptre with a radiant sun motif, flanked by two kneeling supplicant figures. The legend OCVLI DOMINI SVPER IVSTOS curves along the upper rim, and the inscription FIDA POLONIA / GAVDET appears in the exergue below. |
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| Reverse lettering | FIDA POLONIA / GAVDET OCVLI DOMINI SVPER IVSTOS |
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