Medallion - Friderich der Grosse Held

Location Prussia, Kingdom of
Year 1758
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Copper
Weight 17.04 g
Diameter 41 mm
Thickness 2 mm
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge Plain
Period
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description A mounted cavalryman (King Friedrich II) to left, sword in raised right hand. View of a camp with tents and riders in field below. Double outer circle, lettering within, date in exergue
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering FRIDERICH DER GROSSE HELD AUG 25 1758
(Translation: Friedrich the great hero)
Reverse description Russian cavalry pursued by Prussian cavaliers in field charging to left, in the background on a hill the fortress Küstrin; numbering above the view. Double outer circle, lettering within and in exergue
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering HAT DIE RUSSEN GEIAGET AUS DEM FELD 33000 BEY CUSTRIN
(Translation: The Russia has taken out of the field 33000 with Kustrin (Custrin))
Mintage
Numisquare ID 6681531310
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