Medal - Christian VIII Beginning of Reign

Features

Location Denmark
King Christian VIII (1839-1848)
Type Commemorative medals › Inauguration medal
Year 1839
Composition Silver
Weight 48.74 g
Diameter 45 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Number
N#
190547
References Bergsøe# 167
Vilhelm Bergsøe; 1893. Danske Medailler og Jetons fra 1789-1891. Numismatisk Forening, Copenhagen, Denmark.

Commemorative issue

Beginning of the Reign of King Christian VIII

Obverse

Head of King Christian VIII facing right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CHRISTIAN DEN OTTENDE AF GUDS NAADE KONGE TIL DANMARK.
F. KROHN. F.

Engraver: Frederik Krohn

Reverse

Kneeling veiled woman representing Denmark with hands raised to the sky. Behind her, on the ground, an oval shield with arms of Denmark and a long spear. Date of coronation below, in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GUD VELSIGNE | KONGEN.
___________________
3 DECEMBER 1839
THORVALDSEN INV.

Engraver: Bertel Thorvaldsen

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1839 

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