Victory over the Turks at Slankamen

€1.00
LocationMargraviate of Baden-Baden (German States)
Year1691
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionSilver
Weight31.28 g
Diameter43 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Period
NoticeGeorg Hautsch
Reference(s) Slg. Erl#2523 , Wielandt Bad.#7 , Berstett ZB#120 , Slg. Monte#1106
Obverse descriptionA 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 letteringLVD.WILH.M.BADEN. TVRC.CASTR.EXVIT. CAESIS 25000.ET CA PTIS 258 .TORMENT. AD SALANKEMEN PROPE PETER WARADEIN. DIE 19/9 AVG. 1691
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionEmperor 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 letteringLEOPOLDVS M.P.F.A.P.P. TRIVMPHATOR GENT.BARB. GH
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverNuremberg, Germany
Mintage1691  - -
Catalog ID8358172400
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