Location | Denmark |
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King |
Frederick VI (Frederik VI) (1808-1839)
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Type | Commemorative medals › Historical medal |
Year | 1836 |
Composition | Bronze |
Weight | 70.15 g |
Diameter | 55 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Demonetized | Yes |
Number | N# 190229 |
References |
Bergsøe# 117
Vilhelm Bergsøe; 1893. Danske Medailler og Jetons fra 1789-1891. Numismatisk Forening, Copenhagen, Denmark.
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300th Anniversary of the introduction of Reformation in Denmark
Head of King Christian III facing 3/4 left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CHRISTIANUS III REX DANIÆ
Translation: Christian III King of Denmark
Engraver: Christen Christensen
Two veiled female figures shake hands above altar with a cup above. Left laureate figure represents Denmark (thanks to the small Danish shield placed near her legs) and has a long staff in left hand; right capped figure represents Religion (small swan at right of her legs, symbol of purity) and holds a Bible in left arm, near her brest.
Two lines of text with date anniversary in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EVANGELIIS VERITAS RESTITUTA
____________________________
SOLLEMN: SECUL: TERT:
D. XXX : OCTOBR. MDCCCXXXVI
Engraver: Christen Christensen
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