© ZacUK
© ZacUK
Medallion - Friderich der Grosse Held ND
1758 year| Copper | 17.04 g | 41 mm |
| Location | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick II the Great (Friedrich II der Große) (1740-1786) |
| Type | Commemorative medals › Military medals |
| Year | 1758 |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 17.04 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#109138 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Russian cavalry pursued by Prussian cavaliers in field charging to left, in the background on a hill the fortress Küstrin; numbering above the view. Double outer circle, lettering within and in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HAT DIE RUSSEN GEIAGET AUS DEM FELD
33000
BEY CUSTRIN
Translation:
The Russia has taken out of the field 33000
with Kustrin (Custrin)
Edge
Plain
Comment
Frederick The Great Battle of Zorndorf Medal 1758 Germany Prussia.The meeting between the Russian-Imperial and Royal Prussian Armies, the 25th of August, 1758, with Zorndorff, a bloody meeting, and on the Russian side Victory.
Comment: The victory of Zorndorf prevented a penetration of the Russian army into the core country of Prussia. The victory was bought with a large number of losses on both sides. One of the numerous popular medals is the theme of Friedrich's victory.
Literature: M. Olding, The medals on Frederick the Great of Prussia 1712 to 1786 (2003) No. 649.
Standort: Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin ~ Inventarnummer: 18232110
