Italy. Philip V of Spain, 1700-1724. Medal 1703 (Silver, 31.28 mm, 8.65 g). By Roettiers. PHILIPPVS V · REX CATHOLICVS Laureate and draped bust of Philip V to right with long curling hair; date 1703 below. Rev. SERVATA CREMONA MANTVA LIBERATA FUSO HOST EXERC GVASTALLA CAPTA in six lines; R below. Cf. Forrer, p. 190 (described as jeton). Magnaguti Medaglie p. 138. Lovely old cabinet toning. Extremely Fine.
This medal, struck in the Flanders, commemorates some Italian successes that occurred during the War of the Spanish Succession: the defense of Cremona, the conquest of Mantova and the victory over Guastalla.