The Great Lisbon earthquake 1755 front The Great Lisbon earthquake 1755 back
The Great Lisbon earthquake 1755 photo
Obverse © Numismática Leilões – Reverse © Numisma Leilões

The Great Lisbon earthquake

1755 year
Silver 54.83 g 55 mm
Description
Location
Portugal
King
Joseph I (José I) (1750-1777)
Type
Medals › Commemorative medals
Year
1755
Composition
Silver
Weight
54.83 g
Diameter
55 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-11-12
References
Numista
N#380804
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Sailing ships in front of a city view.

Script: Latin

Lettering: LISBONA

Engraver: Johann Georg Holtzhey

Edge

Plain

Comment

Lamas 25, L. Fernandes 39