Karl VI Holy Roman Emperor - Coronation Medal 1711

Country: Holy Roman Empire 
Emperor: Karl VI (1685-1711-1740)
Type: Medal coronation
Year: 1711
Composition: Tin Alloy
Weight: 12.6 g
Diameter: 32 mm
Thickness: 2 mm
Grade: VF (Corrosion)
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Reference: -

Coronation Medal of Holy Roman Emperor in Frankfurt.

Obverse:
Cuirassed and decorated bust of Charles VI facing to right. His titles around. Initial of the engraver in truncation.

Lettering:
CAROLUS VI D• G• ROM - IMPE • S• A• G• H• H• & B• REX
V

Translation: Charles VI, by the grace of God, Holy Roman Emperor and ever august, King of Spain, Bohemia and Hungary.

Reverse:
Placed on a cushion, the "Globus Cruciger" or cross-bearing orb, Latin legend above and date in Latin numerals of the coronation below.

Lettering:
DIVORVM CAROLO • DEDIT HOC CONCORDIA POMVM •
MDCCXI

Translation: Divine Charles, he gave this apple of harmony. 1711.

Edge:
Smooth.

Sammlung : Exonumia