Austria
Leopold I silver "Battle of Gran (Esztergom)" Medal 1685 AU Details (Environmental Damage) PCGS, Mont-958, Julius-239. By Gottlieb Lauffer. Battle scene with German eagle holding a city map, figure of Religion standing on crescent moon left; Reverse: Three shields, legend, "PYLEN EN DER VERLOSSINGE/TEGENS DE SYRIERS/2 : KON. X.III.V.17" below. Celebrating the victory at Gran and the expulsion of the Turks from the fortress of Neuheusel, edge inscription: "DIT DEEDEN DIE DRIE HELDEN 2.8 AM. 23 V. 17."
A very scarce 17th century hefty silver medal that unfortunately has toned to a very dark pewter tone on the obverse.
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