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The Second Turkish Siege of Vienna
| Location | Austrian Empire |
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| Year | 1683 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse bears a bold six-line German inscription in raised relief across the field, commemorating the siege and relief of Vienna, with the date 14 July for the onset of the siege and 12 September 1683 for its lifting. At the lower portion, a trophy of captured Turkish arms and equipment is rendered in relief, symbolizing the victory over the Ottoman forces. |
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| Reverse lettering | WIENN VON TYRKENBELEGERT DBN 14 IVLY MIT HILFE GOTTES ABGETRIBEN DBN 12 SEPT. 1683 |
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