BOHEMIA, Kingdom of Bohemia. Maria Theresia. 1743-1780. Æ Satirical Medal (39mm, 14.64 g, 12h). ‘Honoring’ the Upper Palatinate and Bavarian Support for the Queen. Unsigned (Prague?) mint. Dated 1743. Good VF.Electronic Auction 525 – Session 2 World Medals, Bronze Sold For $ 110. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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BOHEMIA, Kingdom of Bohemia. Maria Theresia. 1743-1780. Æ Satirical Medal (39mm, 14.64 g, 12h). ‘Honoring’ the Upper Palatinate and Bavarian Support for the Queen. Unsigned (Prague?) mint. Dated 1743. Maria Theresia descending stairs left within palace room, holding chamber pot and casting contents of subjects kneeling right in supplication; word banner inscribed DAS IST DAS VERITABLE UNGARISCH WASSER ( That’s REAL ‘Hungary Water’) / Array of trophy with military arms and floral decoration; gate behind; date in exergue. Montenuovo 1712. Toned. Good VF. |