Medallion - Friderich der Grosse Held

€109,138.00
LocationPrussia, Kingdom of
Year1758
TypeCommemorative medals/Historical medal
CompositionCopper
Weight17.04 g
Diameter41 mm
Thickness2 mm
ShapeRound
Technique
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain
Period
Notice
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Obverse descriptionA mounted cavalryman (King Friedrich II) to left, sword in raised right hand. View of a camp with tents and riders in field below. Double outer circle, lettering within, date in exergue
Obverse letteringFRIDERICH DER GROSSE HELD AUG 25 1758
(Translation: Friedrich the great hero)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionRussian cavalry pursued by Prussian cavaliers in field charging to left, in the background on a hill the fortress Küstrin; numbering above the view. Double outer circle, lettering within and in exergue
Reverse letteringHAT DIE RUSSEN GEIAGET AUS DEM FELD 33000 BEY CUSTRIN
(Translation: The Russia has taken out of the field 33000 with Kustrin (Custrin))
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
MintageND (1758)  - -
Catalog ID6681531310
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