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Medal of 5 Ducats - Alba Carolina Citadel ND
1715 year| Gold | 17.32 g | 36.0 mm |
| Location | Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Charles III (1711-1740) |
| Type | Commemorative medals › Inauguration medals |
| Year | 1715 |
| Value | 5 Ducats |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1780) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 17.32 g |
| Diameter | 36.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-12 |
| Numista | N#337722 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Inscription in nine lines. The seven castles of Siebenburgen on seven hills.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
✥
⋆ LVCE SACRA
CAROLI : SIMILES ALB
ACCIPIT ORTVS :
⋆ IN SOLIDA PRIMVS PONITVR
ARCE LAPIS ·
⋆ IVLIA NATA FVI CAROLVS 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
