Coni bevrijd van Franse belegering door de Duitse keizer en de prins van Oranje, en Rheinfels en St. Goar ontzet door de Landgraaf van Hessen by Jan (I) Smeltzing

Coni bevrijd van Franse belegering door de Duitse keizer en de prins van Oranje, en Rheinfels en St. Goar ontzet door de Landgraaf van Hessen 1693

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This silver medal, created by Dutch artist Jan (I) Smeltzing in 1693, commemorates the successful defense of the city of Coni against French forces. The obverse features a stylized depiction of the city, with the inscription "Coni Bevrijd van Franse Belegering." The reverse depicts the German Emperor and the Prince of Orange, both of whom played a role in the victory, with the inscription "Door den Keizer en de Prins van Oranje ontzet." The medal is a striking example of 17th-century commemorative art, serving as a reminder of a significant historical event in European history.

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