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Victory of Frederick II of Prussia over the Austrians at Prague
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Victory of Frederick II of Prussia over the Austrians at Prague

Johan George Holtzhey · 1757 · striking (metalworking); bronze (metal)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Bronze medal with a hole in it. Obverse: bust of a man with a laurel wreath within an inscription. Reverse: angel with a laurel wreath on her head descends from the clouds; in her left hand she holds a shield with an inscription; with lightning she throws a crown from the head of the Bohemian maiden kneeling before her; on the ground two water jugs and armor within an inscription; section: inscription.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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history medalFrederick II (King of Prussia)PragueOverwinning bij Praag
Credit lineOverwinning van Frederik II van Pruisen op de Oostenrijkers bij Praag. 1757. Johan George Holtzhey. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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