Country: Empire of Austria
Empress Maria Theresa of Habsburg (1740-1780)
Type: Medal
Mint: London
Years: 1744
Metal: Bronze
Weight: 16.3 g
Diameter: 42 mm
Thickness: 1.3 mm
Grade: VF/XF
Shape: Round (with a hanging hole)
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: Slg.Julius# 2275, Witt# 4478, Don# 4817, Fearon# 195.11, Fr.u.S.# 4293, Eimer# 592
Obverse:
Armed and cuirassed Prince Charles of Lorraine on horseback right with a view of the city of Prague in the background. Latin legend around and date in exergue.
Lettering:
CAR : LOR • PR • PERFIDORUM • VINDEX
MDCCXLIV
Translation:
Charles of Lorraine, Prince avenger of the traitors
1744
Engraver: John Kirk
Reverse:
Knights storming the city of Prague, seen in the background. Latin legend around and place with date in exergue.
Lettering:
SUBSIDIO BRITANNIÆ
PRAGA RECAPTA
NO 26 MDCCXLIV
Translation:
British aid
Prague recaptured
November 26, 1744
Edge:
Plain.
Comments:
Charles-Alexandre de Lorraine (1712-1780) was one of the main Austrian commanders. He was defeated by Frederick II of Prussia at the battles of Chotusitz (1742) and Hohenfriedberg (1745) and by Maurice of Saxony at Rocourt (1746). The city of Prague was taken by the Bavarians and the French in 1741; in 1742, the French retreated to Ægra: this retreat is known as the "retreat from Prague". The town was recaptured on November 26, 1744 with the help of British subsidies.
Riferimento : Julius2275 - Mont. 1749
Fonte : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/exonumi...
Collezione : Exonumia