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Battles of Rossbach & Lissa. 1757.: CM.M.270-R

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Titles

Battles of Rossbach & Lissa. 1757.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George II (1727-60)

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1757

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 37 mm Diameter 37 mm Weight 14.23 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Frederick, King of Prussia, on horseback, his sword in his right hand; in the distance, a camp.

  • Text: FREDERICVS BORVSSORVM REX (in exergue) LISSA DEC 5.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Troops attacking which the enemy flees left.

  • Text: OVO RIHLL MAIVS (in exergue) ROSBACH NOV 1757.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.270-R
Primary reference Number: 227905

Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 2019

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Battles of Rossbach & Lissa. 1757." Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/227905 Accessed: 2024-04-30 18:27:03

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