H.C. Andersen

H.C. Andersen - obverseH.C. Andersen - reverse

Obverse © Dampe54

Features

Location Denmark
Type Commemorative medals › Personality or portrait medal
Year 1980
Composition Silver (.900)
Weight 15 g
Diameter 33 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Number
N#
305361

Commemorative issue

175th anniversary of the birth of H. C. Andersen

Obverse

Bust of H.C. Andersen facing right. Engravers signature over his left shoulder.
Surrounded by text.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
H. C. ANDERSEN FØDT I ODENSE 1805 · 175-ÅRET 1980
FB

Translation: H. C. Andersen born in Odense 1805 · 175th anniversary 1980

Engraver: Frode Bahnsen

Reverse

Facade of H.C. Andersens childhood home in Odense.

Script: Latin

Lettering: BARNDOMSHJEM

Translation: CHILDHOOD HOME

Engraver: Frode Bahnsen

Edge

Smooth

Lettering: 900 HF A xxxx/2000

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1980  2 000

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