Location | Denmark |
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King |
Frederick VI (Frederik VI) (1808-1839)
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Type | Commemorative medals › Event medal |
Year | 1827 |
Composition | Bronze |
Diameter | 50 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Demonetized | Yes |
Number | N# 152282 |
References |
Bergsøe# 101
Vilhelm Bergsøe; 1893. Danske Medailler og Jetons fra 1789-1891. Numismatisk Forening, Copenhagen, Denmark.
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Prince Frederik's participation in a navigation competition in Geneva
Crowned Denmark shield surrounded with the collar of the Order of the Elephant stay left, flanked at right by the shield of Geneva with radiant octagonal star above and a band below. Both shield are intertwined with a branch of ivy.
Lettering: POST TENEBRA LUX
Translation: Light after darkness
Eight line of text within wreath of oak and laurel
Lettering:
FRÉDERIC
CHARLES CHRÉTIEN
PRINCE DE DANEMARCK
FAIT DES VŒUX
POUR LA PROSPERITÉ
DU NOBLE
EXERCICE DE LA NAVIGATION
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MDCCCXXVII
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Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | ||||||||
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1827 | MDCCCXXVII |
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