1077331 | GERMAN STATES. Baden. Louis William. (Margrave of Baden-Baden, 1655-1707). 1955 AV Medal. PCGS SP64. Edge: TÜRKENLOUIS-GEDENKJAHR RASTATT 1655-1955 – [900]. 50mm. 70.44gm. LUDOV. GUILIELMUS MAR. BAD. - S. C. M. EXERCIT. SUMMUS DUX. The margrave on horseback, right / RASTADII IN ARCE COMPOSITA EST PAX// NIDUM PACIS HIC INSTRUO// in ornate frame: ETIN LOCOISTO/ DABO PACEM/ A99: 2. View of the castle. Hermann 21 (in Gold); cf. Lorenz 2955 (in Matte Silver).

To commemorate the 300th birthday of Ludwig Wilhelm, "Türkenlouis" of Baden-Baden and the Peace of Rastatt (1714). Struck in 0.900 fine gold.

Housed in an oversized holder. Includes original case.


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Louis William, Margrave of Baden-Baden was the ruling Margrave of Baden-Baden in Germany and chief commander of the Imperial army. He was also known as Türkenlouis ("Turkish Louis") for his many defeats of Turkish armies.