Altona Treaty

€318,567.00
LocationSchleswig-Holstein-Gottorp, Duchy of
Year1689
TypeCommemorative medals/Historical medal
CompositionTin (White metal)
Weight23.12 g
Diameter53 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
Technique
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain
Period
NoticeArvid Karlsteen
Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionA fire blazes on an altar.
Obverse letteringMENS 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)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionThe wind blows onto a ship in a turbulent sea, another sails in calm water under a starry sky.
Reverse letteringASPERA 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)
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1689  - MDCLXXXIX -
Catalog ID3396319720
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