Medal commemorating the capture of Barcelona, 1705

Medal commemorating the capture of Barcelona, 1705. Obverse: Bust of King Charles III of Spain in a long wig, armour, mantle, collar and badge of the Golden Fleece. Legend: 'CAROLVS . III . D . G . REX HISPAN . ARCH . AVST.' (Charles III, by the grace of God, King of Spain, Archduke of Austria.) Reverse: Barcelona kneeling (left), presenting a crown to Charles, habited as a Roman Emperor; Victory above crowning him with laurel; Plenty (right) with her cornucopia, the city in distance. Legend: 'EXPECTATO VINDICE LAETA SE SVBIICIT.' (She cheerfully submits to her expected Protector). Exergue: 'BARCELONA D . 14 . OCT . 1705.' Inscription (on edge): 'RES POSCIT OPEM ET CONSPIRAT AMICE.' (The State requests aid and amicably coalesces.)

Object Details

ID: MEC0317
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Müller, Philipp Heinrich
Places: Germany
Events: War of the Spanish Succession: Capture of Barcelona, 1705
Date made: 1705
People: King Charles III of Spain
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 43 mm