Medal - 17. Mai 1911 Bjørnson and Nordraak; gilt bronze
Features
| Location |
Norway
 |
|---|---|
| King |
Haakon VII (1905-1957)
|
| Type | Commemorative medals › Event medals |
| Year | 1911 |
| Composition | Gilding metal plated bronze |
| Weight | 6 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round with a loop |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Number | N# 344723 |
| References | Støren/Holst# 364 Ragnar Støren, Hans Holst; 1937. Myntgravør Ivar Throndsens medaljer, jetonger og merker = Coin Engraver Ivar Throndsen's Medals, Tokens, and Badges. Numismatic Cabinet of the University of Oslo: Myntkabinett, Oslo, Norway.Kjetil Kvist; 2001. Katalog over 17. mai-medaljer. Samlerforl., Oslo, Norway. |
Commemorative issue
Constitution Day
Series: 17. Mai Medalje
Obverse
Bust of Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson facing right in a wreath, inscription below. Woman standing facing right, holding waving Norwegian flag and shield with Norwegian lion. Surrounded by inscription above, ground and rocks below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
·JA·VI·ELSKER·DETTE·LANDET·
BJØRNSTJERNE BJØRNSON
17DE MAI
1911
Iv. Throndsen
Translation:
Yes, we love this country.
17th of May.
Engraver: Ivar Throndsen
Reverse
Monument of Richard Nordraak by sculptor Gustav Vigeland, with inscription on each side.
Surrounded by stars and notes to the National song.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RICHARD NORDRAAK
Iv. T.
G. VIGELAND
Engraver: Ivar Throndsen
Edge
Plain.
Comments
Aluminium and bronze combined 25.000 minted.
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