City of Devils May 13 1973 Anholt Civitas Diaboli

€464,353.00
LocationDenmark
Year1973
TypeAdvertising medallions/Satirical medals
CompositionCopper
Weight10.85 g
Diameter31 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
Technique
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
EdgeAnholt is a tiny island in the North Sea between Jutland and Sweden, but its infamous numismatic output is one for the ages. Bruun Rasmussen’s Aug. 2 auction includes one of the copper pieces from a curious episode of history. The pieces are evidence o
Period
NoticeKnud Langkow
Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionThey feature a horned, cloven-hoofed devil with a trident.
Obverse letteringCIVITAS DIABOLI
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse description4-line inscription.
Reverse lettering13 MAJ ANHOLT 19 73
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1973  - - 370
Catalog ID6740449120
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