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Medal - Alba Carolina Citadel Silver ND
1715 year| Silver | 3.37 g | 25.5 mm |
| Location | Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Charles III (1711-1740) |
| Type | Commemorative medals › Inauguration medals |
| Year | 1715 |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1780) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.37 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-12 |
| Numista | N#340713 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Inscription in ten lines. The seven castles of Siebenburgen on seven hills below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
. LVCE SACRA
CAROLI , SIMILES
ALBA ACCIPIT ORTVS ,
. IN SOLIDA PRIMVS
PONITVR ARCE LAPIS .
. IVLIA NATA FVI CAROLV
VI M ROBVR & AVXIT :
. IVLIA SIN LIBEAT .
NVNC CAROLINA
VOCER ·
Translation: In the sacred light of Charles, the first stone of the fort is placed in a solid place. I was born Julia, Charles increased my strength. Let Julia now be called Carolina.
Engraver: K. J. Hoffmann
