© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
Conquest of Barcelona - Charles III
1705 year| Silver | 29.33 g | 43 mm |
| Location | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Joseph I (1705-1711) |
| Type | Commemorative medals › Military medals |
| Year | 1705 |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 29.33 g |
| Diameter | 43 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#394721 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Barcelona kneeling, presents a mural crown to Charles, habited as a Roman Emperor; Victory crowns him with a laurel and Plenty descends with her cornucopia; the city beyond.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EXPECTAT VINDICI LAETA SE SVBIICIT •
BARCELONA / D • 14 • OCT • 1705 •
Engraver: Philipp Heinrich Müller
Edge
Plain with inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering: RES POSCIT OPEM ET CONSPIRAT AMICE •
Comment
Harding 36
