Frederick the Great Battle of Prague Victory Medal. 1757
£149.00
Bronze, designed by Johann Holtzhey,
Obverse illustrating the right-facing bust of Frederick the Great, wearing armour, surrounded by the inscription in Latin "FRIDERICVS MAGN.D.G.REX BORVSS EL.BRAND.DVS SILES ET",
Reverse: a winged female personification of Victory in the centre, lightning bolts extending from her right hand, a kneeling woman (Empress Maria Theresa) at her right below, inscribed "ABLISI" and "MOLDA" under her feet, the inscription in Latin "VICTORIA FRIDERICI MAGN" having worn off the shield in her left hand, surrounded by the inscription "FAMA.PRUDENTIA.VIRTVTE", inscribed "AVSTREXERC.PROPE.PRAG.TVNDIT CAESO ET PRAGA.OBSESSA. VI.MAJI.MDCCLVII." at the base, 48.2 mm, 37.5g. Contact marks. VF/GVF
