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.)

Object Details

ID: MEC0492
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
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