Battle of Prague - 1757

[Ian]

This one is a fairly scarce (and original) bronze medal issued by Frederick The Great of Prussia subsequent to his defeat of the Austrian army at Prague in 1757 at the start of the seven year war.

 

Unfortunately, I do not know who the artist was. If anyone has any data on that I'd certainly appreciate it.

 

The obverse shows a military profile of Mad Freddy. The reverse shows winged victory declaring victory for Frederick wuith Maria Theresa the Austrian Empress as suppliant.

 

I've not seen many of these, but I did see one which had been gilded (badly) with an added loop mounting sell for £340.

 

[Art]

Very nice.

[constanius]

 

Obverse Legend: FRIDERICVS MAGN. D.G.REX BORVSS. EL. BRAND. DVX SILES.

Reverse: FAMA PRVDENTIA VIRTVTE. Engraver Holtzhey In exergue: AVSTIR-EXERC- PROPE-PRAGEVNDIT-CAESO ET-PRAGA OBSESSA VI MAJI MDCCLVII. Half-length bust right, rev Victory kicks Bohemia, knocking off her crown, 48mm (Olding 604a).

 

Check this in the Exonumia Forum

 

What are these?

Silvered, Frederick the Great 1757, BATTLE OF PRAGUE 1757

 

For a better picture see

Silvered, Frederick the Great 1757, Fantastic, BATTLE OF PRAGUE 1757 in Exonumia Virtual Museum

[collywolly11]

i have one of these,but its gold in colour and measures 48mm in good condition.

[Art]

Nice medal. They did get a little violent in their depictions but I really enjoy looking at these great pieces of art.