Struck in 1786 to commemorate the homage paid by the Silesian Estates to Friedrich Wilhelm II upon his accession to the throne. The medal symbolizes the loyalty of Silesia to the new Prussian monarch.
Obverse shows the bust of the king in armor and cloak with the order insignia; reverse bears the inscription NOVA SPES REGNI (“New hope of the kingdom”) within a laurel wreath, with dedication below.
Designed by Loos.
Rare variety with a bust to the left, characteristic of the Prussian issue.
Specimen with fine chasing.
Obverse: bust of Friedrich Wilhelm II left, in armor and cloak with order
FRIDERCVS GVILIELMVS BORVSSORVM REX
Reverse: in the field, an inscription in three lines surrounded by a plant ornament NOVA / SPES / REGNI, below FIDES SILES PRAEST / VRATISL D XV OCT / MDCCLXXXVI
Diameter 42 mm, weight 27.84 g
