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Medal commemorating the capture of Minorca, 1756

Medal commemorating the capture of Minorca, 1756. Obverse: Head of King Louis XV in a long wig, laureate (right). Legend: 'LUD . XV . REX CHRISTIANISS.' Reverse: A winged Victory standing upon the globe holding up a naval and mural crown in either hand. Legend: 'FOEDERUM VINDEX.' (The champion of treaties.) Exergue: 'MAGONIS ARCIBUS EXPUGNATIS M . DCC . LVI .' (Port Mahon captured.)
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Object Details

ID: MEC0822
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Duvivier, J.; L. Leon
Places: France
Events: Seven Years' War: Battle off Minorca, 1756
Date made: 1756
People: King Louis XV of France
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 41 mm