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Counter commemorating the relief of Barcelona, 1706
Counter commemorating the relief of Barcelona, 1706. Obverse: Bust of King Charles III in a long wig and armour (right). Badge and collar of Golden Fleece. Legend: 'CAROLVS . III . D . G . HISP ET INDIA REX.' (Charles III, by the grace of God, King of Spain and the Indies.) Reverse: View of the town and harbour. Legend: 'BARCELLONA GALL . EREPTA. 1705' (Barcelona snatched from the French.) Exergue: 'FORTITER CONTRA EOSD . DEFENSA 1706.' (Strongly defended against the same.)
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC0492 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Counter |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | J.G. Lauffer |
| Places: | Germany |
| Events: | War of the Spanish Succession: Siege of Barcelona, 1706 |
| Date made: | 1706 |
| People: | King Charles III of Spain |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 25 mm |