Germany, Prussia, Frederick the Great (1712-1740-1786), The Silesian War, silver box medal, 1759 (issued 1763), by Johann Melchior Mörikofer, armoured bust l.t wearing ermine mantle, on the base the seated figure of History writing in book, Time at her feet, VERITATIS PARADOXA, containing printed roundels, with 33 images of cityscapes and battles with descriptions in French, mostly double-sided, title with publisher's name in lid, 'Se vend chez Jacob Langenbucher ... Augsbourg' and map in base (no dedication portrait roundel), 50mm. (Olding 667b; Pressler 466; Marienburg 4757; Koch 2809; BDM.IV, 110), the box very fine and the contents very good condition with many of the roundels still linked
(300-400 GBP)