Huwelijk van Karel III van Spanje met Elisabeth Christina van Braunschweig en Lueneburg, penning geslagen door de stad Gent 1708

This silver medal, created by Philippe (II) Roëttiers in 1708, commemorates the marriage of Charles III of Spain to Elisabeth Christina of Brunswick-Lüneburg. The obverse depicts the couple in profile, while the reverse features their combined coats of arms. The medal was struck by the city of Ghent, highlighting the importance of the event for the region. This intricate medal, measuring 5.8 cm in diameter, provides insight into the historical significance of the wedding and the artistry of Roëttiers, a prominent medallist of the time.