© ZacUK
© ZacUK
Medal - Frederick King of Prussia Protestant Defender
1757 year| Bronze | 12 g | 37 mm |
| Location | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George II (1727-1760) |
| Type | Commemorative medals › Military medals |
| Year | 1757 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#109977 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Eagle flying with outstretched wings over countryside with town in distance. Date below in triple-line exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PROTESTANT · DEFENDER
1757
Edge
Plain
Comment
Historic old medal possibly produced in Great Britain to help raise support of Frederick King of Prussia in the alliance against France and Austria during the Seven Years War (French and Indian War in the American Colonies).Catalogue number unknown
