Victory over the Turks at Slankamen

Location Margraviate of Baden-Baden (German States)
Year 1691
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Silver
Weight 31.28 g
Diameter 43 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Slg. Erl#2523 , Wielandt Bad.#7 , Berstett ZB#120 , Slg. Monte#1106
Obverse description A Turkish warrior chained to a cannon next to numerous captured weapons, holding a flag; above, between two palm branches, the crowned, quartered coat of arms of Baden and Sponheim.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering LVD.WILH.M.BADEN. TVRC.CASTR.EXVIT. CAESIS 25000.ET CA PTIS 258 .TORMENT. AD SALANKEMEN PROPE PETER WARADEIN. DIE 19/9 AVG. 1691
Reverse description Emperor Leopold I is depicted riding frontally in a quadriga over captured Turkish military equipment. In his outstretched right hand, Victoria is holding a laurel wreath.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering LEOPOLDVS M.P.F.A.P.P. TRIVMPHATOR GENT.BARB. GH
Mintage
Numisquare ID 8358172400
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