Medal - Christian IV Conquest of Kalmar

€142,566.00
LocationDenmark
Year1611
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionSilver
Weight58.75 g
Diameter63.32 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
Technique
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Edge
PeriodKalmar War (1611-1613)
NoticeNicolaus Schwabe
Reference(s) Galster#43
Obverse descriptionArmored standing figure of King Christian IV facing right. King has both hands on his hips with the right holding a scepter (or a stick). Helm is on a table in front of King.
Obverse letteringCHRISTIANUS | IIII · D:G: DANI · NORV : | VANDA:GOTO:Q·REX
(Translation: Christian IV, by the Grace of God, King of Denmark, Norway, of the Wends and the Goths)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionView of Kalmar Fortess and partially also of the city under cloudy sky. Some of the city walls on the right are burning. Battle scene in the foreground with Danish troops in a trench besieging the walls; far behind them the chivalry is beginning a charge.
Reverse letteringOBSESSA · 3 · MAY · ET · EXPUGNATA · 3 · AUGUSTI · Ao 1611 ______________ CEDE MAIORI CALMAR __________ C • G • ET • P • L • R • M •
(Translation: (cum gratia et publica licentia regiae majestatis) with the license and commission of the King)
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1611  - -
Catalog ID2592329470
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