Object Description
353 LEOPOLD I (1640-1705), Holy Roman Emperor, 1658 1683
Obv. Bust to right, laureate, in cuirass and cloak. Around, * LEOPOLDUS . I . D : G : ROM : IMP : SEMP : AUG : TURCARUM . VICTOR * ; below, ANTON . MEYBUSCH . FECIT
Rev. Scene of battle with Turks in flight from troops bearing standard of Holy Roman Emperor; tents and city behind; winged Victory blowing trumpet above. Around, URBEM . SERVASTIS . ET ORBEM; in cartouche, VIENNA . AUSTRIA . A . TURCIS . | OPPUGNARI . CAEPTA . D : 14 . lULII | LIBERATA . D : 12 . SEPT : Ao1683 . ; below, ANT . MEYB; on rim, illegible legend
Bronze, struck, 55 mm.
Commemorates victory over Turks at Vienna.