Medal - Frederick William II (Royal Wedding; bronze) 1791 front Medal - Frederick William II (Royal Wedding; bronze) 1791 back
Medal - Frederick William II (Royal Wedding; bronze) 1791 photo
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Medal - Frederick William II Royal Wedding; bronze

1791 year
Bronze - 46 mm
Description
Location
Kingdom of Prussia (German States)
King
Frederick William II (Friedrich Wilhelm II) (1786-1797)
Type
Personality medals › Wedding medals
Year
1791
Composition
Bronze
Diameter
46 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#406087
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Hymen standing holding garland joined to two of the shields of the couple, trophy of flags behind each

Script: Latin

Lettering:
IAM MARTE NVNC AMORE
CELEBRAT . NUPTIAE D . XXIX . SEPT . MDCCXCI.

Translation: [Famous] formerly for war, now for love

Engraver: Friedrich Wilhelm Loos

Comment

Brown: This piece was struck in Germany and is included here for the sake of completeness.