Medal - Christian VI Reformation Anniversary; Type 2

Features

Location Denmark
King Christian VI (1730-1746)
Type Commemorative medals › Event medal
Year 1736
Composition Silver
Weight 32.51 g
Diameter 41.15 mm
Shape Round
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
147335
References Galster# 381
Georg Galster; 1936. Danske og norske Medailler og Jetons ca. 1533-ca. 1788. Selskabet til Udgivelse af Danske Mindesmærker, Copenhagen, Denmark.

Commemorative issue

200th Anniversary of the Reformation in Denmark

Obverse

Armored and mantled half bust of King Christian VI facing right.

Script: Latin

Lettering: CHRIST • VI • D • G • REX • DAN • NORV • VAND • GOTH •

Translation: Christian VI Dei Gratia King of Denmark, Norway, the Wends and the Goths

Engraver: Georg Wilhelm Wahl

Reverse

Ten lines inscription

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FOR LIVS
OG FLOR OG FRED
I TVENDE HVNDRED
AAR
VOR SIONS
TAK OG FRYD
TIL HÖYEN HIMMEL
GAAR.
AN. MDCCXXXVI
D. XXX OCT

Engraver: Georg Wilhelm Wahl

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Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold Medal - Christian VI (Reformation Anniversary; Type 2)Picture 1 of a sold Medal - Christian VI (Reformation Anniversary; Type 2)
Oslo Myntgalleri
Auction 9
Lot 100
Internet Archive
7 May 2016 F USD 142.53
(NOK 1550.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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