Medal
1757 (made)
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This gilt bronze medal was made in the Netherlands and is dated 1757. The obverse of this medal represents a bust of Frederick the Great, King of Prussia, in armour. The reverse shows two figures and trophy of arms allegorical of the Battle of Prague.
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Materials and techniques | Gilt bronze |
Brief description | Gilt bronze medal, Fredrick the Great/figures and trophy of arms allegorical of the Battle of Prague. Netherlandish 18th century. |
Physical description | Medal in gilt bronze. Obv., bust to right, laureate of Frederick the Great, King of Prussia, in armour. Rev., two figures and trophy of arms alleforical of the Battle of Prague. |
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Summary | This gilt bronze medal was made in the Netherlands and is dated 1757. The obverse of this medal represents a bust of Frederick the Great, King of Prussia, in armour. The reverse shows two figures and trophy of arms allegorical of the Battle of Prague. |
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Accession number | A.55-1920 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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