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Prussia - 1792

Coronation of Francis II in Frankfurt

Obverse
Obverse:
Franz II in military uniform, left. On the shoulder, R
Legend:
FRANCISCUS II . D . G . R . IMP . S . A . G . H . B . REX A . A . B . L . D .
Size:
42.8 mm.
Reverse
Reverse:
An armored man in military garb and a draped woman holding a cornucopia, each holding a shield flank an altar piled high with symbols of majesty, an F on the face of the altar.
Legend:
MAGNUS HIC NOBIS ERIT AUGUSTUS
Exergue:
MENSE IUL . / 1792

Vern's Comments:

The small copper plug your can clearly see in the reverse exergue is called a scavenger plug and prevents tin pest. That's why the medal in such good shape.

Coronation of Francis II in Frankfurt

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Coronation of Francis II in Frankfurt

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