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The Great Lisbon earthquake

Location Portugal
Year 1755
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Weight 54.83 g
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Obverse lettering TERRAE MOTVVM VI.D.I.NOV.MDCCLV
Reverse description A detailed panoramic cityscape of Lisbon stretches across the upper field, with numerous tall-masted sailing ships navigating the choppy waters of the Tagus in the foreground. A scrolled ribbon cartouche bearing the legend arches across the upper portion of the field, and the engraver's name appears in the lower exergue.
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