Mint Year: 1728 Mint Place: Nürnberg Reference: Erlanger 1098. Medallist / Publisher: A. Vestner / Caspar Gottlieb Lauffer. Condition: Certified and graded by PCGS as SP-63! - Top Pop! Denomination: Medal - Inauguration of the Charles Bridge in Nuremberg during 1728, which was named after Emperor Charles VI. Material: Bronze Weight: 59.58gm Diameter: 53mm
Obverse: City-view of Nuremberg along the Pegnitz river with the Charles Bridge in foreground. Legend: CAROLO SEXTO AVGVSTO PIO AC FELICI Exergue: PENTOM HVNC CONSECRABAT . S . P . Q . N .
Translated: "The council and citizens of Nuremberg dedicated this bridge to Charles VI, the most serene, pious and fortunate."
Reverse: Inwcription in seven lines within wreath. Legend: QVI PONTEM HVC CAROLI TRANSIS FAC VOTA PERENNET CAESARIS AVGVSTVM DVM FLIT VNDA GENVS .
Translated: "You who cross this Carl's Bridge wish that the exalted lineage of the Emperor may endure as long as the river flows."
The southern Charles Bridge (Obere Karlsbrücke), which connects the flea market island on the opposite side with the Lorenzer old town south of the Pegnitz. The northern Charles Bridge (Untere Karlsbrücke), which connects the flea market island with the old town of Sebalde north of the Pegnitz.