The Great Lisbon earthquake

€380,804.00
LocationPortugal
Year1755
TypeCommemorative medals/Historical medal
CompositionSilver
Weight54.83 g
Diameter55 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
Technique
Orientation
EdgePlain
Period
NoticeJohann Georg Holtzhey
Reference(s) Montagu#DD1
Obverse descriptionSeated river goddess of the Tejo in front of an erupting volcano.
Obverse letteringTERRAE MOTVVM VI.D.I.NOV.MDCCLV
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionSailing ships in front of a city view.
Reverse letteringLISBONA
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1755  - MDCCLV -
Catalog ID3604920710
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