Netherlands – 1742 – Satirical Medal on the Violation of the Pragmatic Sanction and the War of the Austrian Succession
Obverse: Cardinal Fleury and three princes gathered around a map of Central Europe, pointing to the territories they claim. The map bears abbreviated geographical names, including SAX, SILES, BOHEME, BAV, BYR and OOSTENE. Legend: EEDE EN VERBONDE GEBROOKEN ENT VUUR ALOMME AANGESTOOKEN.
Reverse: Crowned figure of Maria Theresa holding her infant son, the future Emperor Joseph II. Legend: DE PRAGMATIQUE SANCTIE BELOOFT EN NOU VANMYN ERVELANDE BEROOFT. Date 1742 below.
Dutch-language political satire condemning the violation of agreements recognising Maria Theresa’s inheritance of the Habsburg territories. The map scene represents the competing territorial claims made during the War of the Austrian Succession.
Specifications:
Date: 1742.
Medallist: Anonymous.
Weight: 14.44 g.
Diameter: 43 mm.
References: Julius 1711; Montenuovo 1707; Wurzbach 6003; DPR 750.
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