Coming of age for the heir of the throne Christina and Naval victory over Denmark at Fehmarn

€391,772.00
LocationSweden
Year1644
TypeCommemorative medals/Historical medal
CompositionSilver
Weight158.05 g
Diameter82 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
Edge
Period
NoticeSebastian Dadler
Reference(s) Hild#264, 16#, Montagu#EE1, Maué#61
Obverse descriptionThe young queen stands elevated under a canopy in front of her throne, holding the scepter in her right hand. The Swedish Imperial Shield lies on the steps to the throne. To the queen`s right stand the holders of the `Five High Offices` and present the royal regalia: crown, sword, scepter, orb and key. Opposite them are the representatives of the four estates: nobility, clergy, bourgeoisie and peasantry. In the foreground are high-up spectators who can be seen from behind.
Obverse letteringIMPERIVM PROLES GVSTAVI MAXIMA MAGNI, SVSCIPIT: INNVMMERIS VIVAT CHRISTINA TRIVMPHIS.
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionView of the naval battle between the Swedish-Dutch fleet under the command of General Carl Gustav Wrangel and the Danish fleet.
Reverse letteringAVGVSTÆ PRENDIT DVM SCEPTRA POTENTIA LAVRO CINGIT SACRATVM BALTICA PVGNA CAPVT 1644
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1644  - -
Catalog ID4767094470
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