Altona Treaty

Location Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp, Duchy of
Year 1689
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Tin (White metal)
Weight 23.12 g
Diameter 53 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge Plain
Period
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description A fire blazes on an altar.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering MENS PLAMENS SVMMO VICTIMA GRATA DEO. FORTUNÆ REDVCI EX VOTO MDCLXXXIX.D.XX.IVN Karlsteen
(Translation: MENS PLAMENS SUMMO VICTIMA GRATA DEO. FORTUNÆ REDUCI EX VOTO THE HIGHEST VICTIM WELCOME TO GOD. FORTUNATE REDUCTION FROM VOTE MDCLXXXIX. D. XX. IV N = June 20th 1689)
Reverse description The wind blows onto a ship in a turbulent sea, another sails in calm water under a starry sky.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering ASPERA NOS TENVERE DIV, NVNC ASTRA SERENANT.
(Translation: ASPERA NOS TENUERE DIU, NUNC ASTRA SERENANT WE KEPT ROUGH FOR A LONG TIME, NOW THE STARS SHELL)
Mintage
Numisquare ID 3396319720
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