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1966.131.45.a

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Leopold I

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Artist

Anton Meybusch (ca. 1645 - 1702)

Title

Leopold I

Creation Date

1683

Century

17th century

Dimensions

2 3/16 in. (5.5 cm.)

Classification

Medals/Plaquettes

Creation Place

Northern Europe

Medium and Support

bronze

Credit Line

Gift of Amanda Marchesa Molinari

Copyright

Public Domain

Accession Number

1966.131.45.a

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.