Location | Denmark |
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King |
Frederick VI (Frederik VI) (1808-1839)
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Type | Commemorative medals › Personality or portrait medal |
Year | 1838 |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 146.7 g |
Diameter | 61.2 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Demonetized | Yes |
Number | N# 152524 |
References |
Bergsøe# 1096
Vilhelm Bergsøe; 1893. Danske Medailler og Jetons fra 1789-1891. Numismatisk Forening, Copenhagen, Denmark.
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Albert Thorvaldsen. Sculptor, 1770-1844
Bare head of sculptor Thorvaldsen facing right inside a circle. Around a wide border presents a circle of ancient gods and warriors, symbol of Thorvaldsen passion for classic arts.
Lettering:
ALBERTVS THORVANDSEN DANVS SCVLPTOR
C. CHRISTENSEN F.
Translation: Albert Thorwaldsen Danish sculptor
Engraver: Christen Christensen
Wide border presents sixteen sections with minuscule figures of Thorvaldsen’s most famous sculptures. In central circle his masterpiece: "Hafniae". Dania left seated on a throne ornate with Danish arms and a trident, receiving tiny cherub playing lyre from a naked girl staying on the back of a dolphin.
Lettering:
MDCCCXXXVIII
HAFNIAE
Engraver: Christen Christensen
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1838 | MDCCCXXXVIII |
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