1683, Saxony, Johann Georg III. Battle of Vienna & Relief from the Turks. Silver Medal. PCGS MS-62!
Mint Year: 1683 Medallist: M.H. Omeis References: Hirsch 93. Denomination: Medal - Battle of Vienna & Relief from the Turks. Condition: Certified and graded by PCGS as MS-62! Material: Silver Diameter: 19mm Weight: 3.93gm
Obverse: Bust of John George III of Saxony (as Mars Saxonicus, a nickname which he used after he returned victorious from the Battle of Vienna in 1683) right, wearing ornate and plumed helmet. Legend: SAXONICUS . EN MARS
Reverse: Winged Victory, holding wreath in left hand and blowing the trumpet of fame while standing on fallen shield among other war trophies such as weaponry and ottoman flags. Legen: HIC FAUSTE PRIM IN HOSTES IRRUIT . Translated: "He was the first to throw himself resolutely into the enemy."
Edge Inscription: • VIENNA CONF : MAN : A TURCIS LIBER : D : 2 SEPT : ANNO 1683 •
The Battle of Vienna took place at Kahlenberg Mountain near Vienna on 12 September 1683 after the city had been besieged by the Ottoman Empire for two months.