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ITALY Savoy (Duchy of), Victor Amadeus II (1675–1730). Medal depicting the capture of the city of Milan by Prince Eugene of Savoy, by P. H. Müller, 1706, Augsburg. Obverse: EVGENIVS FRANC. DVX SAB. S. C. M. GENER. GVBER. MEDiol. Armoured bust of Eugene of Savoy facing right; signature P. H. M. on the shoulder. Rev. GENIO TVTELARI ITALIAE. Scene of battle with France lying on the ground, Prince Eugene brandishing a thunderbolt and the city of Milan presenting the city keys; in the exergue: SABAVD. LIBERAT. MEDIOLAN./ RESTITVT. DVCE. AVRE/ LIAN. CVM. EXERC. FV/ GATO. 1706. numismatica-italiana.lamoneta.it W-ME51B/3-3 - Van Loon V p.47 - Montenuovo 3031 - Eugenius in nummis 197; Silver - 19.82 g - 37.4 mm - 12 h From the private collection of the House of Savoy and H.R.H. Princess Marie Gabrielle of Savoy, daughter of Humbert II. Edge inscription in relief: + QVACVNQVE VIAM SECAT, AGMINA CEDVNT, CONVERSÆQVE RVVNT ACIES· VIRG· [Whatever path he opens, the troops retreat and the routed battalions collapse – Virgil, Aeneid]. With slightly satin-finished reliefs on a mirror-finish field. Slight grey patina. Superb, in mint condition. Milan fell to the Austrian army on 26 September 1706 during the War of the Spanish Succession. Austrian sovereignty was confirmed by the Treaty of Utrecht. Prince Eugene of Savoy was governor of Milan from 1706 to 1716 * Pursuant to Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of 5 April 2022, which comes into force in national law on 1 January 2025, buyers from within the EU are required to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot. * Pursuant to Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of 5 April 2022, which comes into force in national law on 1 January 2025, successful bidders from within the EU will also be required to pay 5.5 per cent VAT on this lot
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