Coronation medal of Stanislaus Augustus Poniatowski (1764), engraved by the renowned medallist Thomas Pingo.
Struck on the occasion of the coronation of Stanislaus Augustus Poniatowski as King of Poland in 1764. One of the most recognizable and esteemed souvenirs from the early years of the last king of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth, reflecting the classical style of the era and the symbolism of royal power.
Signed beneath the bust: T. PINGO F.
Detail lightly worn but fully legible, with clear remains of medallic luster in the fields.
A distinguished coronation piece, highly sought after by collectors of royal medals and Polish–Lithuanian history.
Obverse: head of the king right, signature T PINGO F on the neck.
Legend: STANISLAVS AVGVSTVS D G REX POLONIAE M D LITH
Reverse: royal crown against rays of light; in exergue:
EL VN VOCE VII SEPT / CORON XXV NOV / MDCCLXIV
(“Elected with unanimous vote on September 7, crowned on November 25, 1764”)
Legend: HANC IVSSIT FORTVNA MERERI (“Fortune commanded him to deserve it”).
Diameter 34 mm, weight 17.80 g.
