Holy Roman Empire, Satirizing the Occupation of Bavaria Æ Medal. 1744. DIE ENT BLOOSTE KONIGIN VON UNGARN, The Empress stands naked to front, forearm restrained by Cardinal Fleury, on the right Karl I is about to leave with Maria Theresa's frilly under pants; above, banner inscribed 'J'AI GAGNE'; MDCCXLII in exergue / DIE : KONIGIN : VON : UNGERN : ZIEHT : EIN : BEIJERSCHE ; HOSF : AN, Maria Theresa, dressed and crowned again, puts on Bavarian leather trousers with the help of her maid, Karl I watches and cannot prevent the crown from falling off his head; above, banner inscribed 'VOUS AVES PERDU'. Slg. Monenuovo 1747. 16.80g, 40mm, 5h.
Very Fine.
From a private European collection.