Prince Leopold Birth Medal, 1716. White Metal, Copper plug, 44.2mm. By Georg Vestner. Forrer VI:254. Brilliant Uncirculated. Obv. Empress Elizabeth Christina bust r., born Princess of Brunswick. Rev. Fame with trumpets on globe, chronogram date in Latin legend Rejoice, Elizabeth Christina Has Borne a Son, 13 April. This child died in infancy, and the Habsburg succession devolved on Charles VI's daughter Maria Theresa. Dramatic mirror fields show a spot of pest on 'B' of ELISAB. (Est. $150-$175)
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