15 Ducats Medal - Leopold II ND (1790) front 15 Ducats Medal - Leopold II ND (1790) back
15 Ducats Medal - Leopold II ND (1790) photo
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15 Ducats Medal - Leopold II ND

1790 year
Gold 52.35 g 48.6 mm
Description
Location
Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States)
Prince
Leopold II (1790-1792)
Type
Commemorative medals › Personality medals
Year
1790
Value
15 Ducats (37.5)
Currency
Austro-Hungarian gulden (1754-1857)
Composition
Gold
Weight
52.35 g
Diameter
48.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-12
References
Numista
N#338232
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Altar with a burning flame, motto and coat of arms of Transylvania: an eagle facing left, a sun and a moon. Seven stylised castles around, connected with a ribbon.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PIETATE · ET · CONCORDIA ·
FIDEI

Translation: Piety and harmony. Faith.

Engraver: Johann Nepomuk Würth

Comment

Only two pieces exist in private hands, according to Macho & Chlapovič, Auction 19, 3 May 2019, Lot 55.