Medal - Christian V Conquest of Gotland, copper

€147,694.00
LocationDenmark
Year1676
TypeCommemorative medals
CompositionBronze
Weight36.3 g
Diameter45 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
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Edge
Period
NoticeChristopher Schneider
Reference(s) Galster#121
Obverse descriptionHalf-figure of King Christian V in full armor facing right. King has no helm and wears a band of the Elephant Order. Below and around King are a lot of weapons, arms, standards and flags, on one the king`s crowned monogram.
Obverse letteringC.S.
Obverse script
Reverse descriptionThe Lamb of God (is also the coat of Arms of Gotland) with a long flag of Denmark walks left in Gotland countryside, stating that the island is coming back to Denmark.
Reverse letteringAD DOMINVM PATRIAMQVE REDIT _____________ I MAII A°. 1676.
Reverse script
Engraver
Mintage1676  - -
Catalog ID1797654440
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