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Medal commemorating the capture of Barcelona, 1705
Medal commemorating the capture of Barcelona, 1705. Obverse: Bust of King Charles III of Spain in a long wig, armour, mantle, collar and badge of the Golden Fleece. Legend: 'CAROLVS . III . D . G . REX HISPAN . ARCH . AVST.' (Charles III, by the grace of God, King of Spain, Archduke of Austria.) Reverse: Barcelona kneeling (left), presenting a crown to Charles, habited as a Roman Emperor; Victory above crowning him with laurel; Plenty (right) with her cornucopia, the city in distance. Legend: 'EXPECTATO VINDICE LAETA SE SVBIICIT.' (She cheerfully submits to her expected Protector). Exergue: 'BARCELONA D . 14 . OCT . 1705.' Inscription (on edge): 'RES POSCIT OPEM ET CONSPIRAT AMICE.' (The State requests aid and amicably coalesces.)
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC0317 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Müller, Philipp Heinrich |
| Places: | Germany |
| Events: | War of the Spanish Succession: Capture of Barcelona, 1705 |
| Date made: | 1705 |
| People: | King Charles III of Spain |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 43 mm |
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