SENJSKA MEDALJA IZ GODINE 1872
SENJ MEDAL FROM 1872

Summary/Abstract: Senj, the ancient Senia, boasts of a rich mediaeval and modern history. For several centuries it was governed by the Princes of Krk, the later Frankopan/Frangipani family, until 1469, when it fell under the rule of King Mathias I Corvinus of Hungary and Croatia (1458-1490). The town's old statute of 1333 was confirmed by Ferdinand I in 1532, as well as by Ferdinand III in 7640. The latter gave the city the charter of a royal and free town in 1652. Empress and Queen Maria Theresia (1740-1780) also confirmed the city's rights in 1741, yet in 7776 Senj became part of the Military Border as a defence against the Turks. As a garrison and fortress Senj remained within the Military Border until 7577 when, being no longer necessary, this defence system was abolished. In 1872 Senj received back its Statute after almost a century. This major event was commemorated by a medal made by Franjo Karres (d. 1889) of Zagreb. The obverse shows us the coat-of-arms of the town, whereas the inscription on the reverse tells us that the town has again been granted its statute on the Jrd April 1872. Such medals were struck in silver and in pewter.

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