Medal - Christian V Conquest of Marstrand

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LocationDenmark
Year1677
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionSilver
Weight42.46 g
Diameter44.1 mm
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ShapeRound
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Reference(s) Galster#222
Obverse descriptionHalf-length portrait of the Norwegian governor, Ulrich Friedrich Gyldenløve, facing right. He is in full armor and folded rope, adorned with the pendant of the Order of the Elephant.
Obverse letteringVL · FR · GVLDENL · | D.C.L. PROR NO · MARESCH.
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Reverse descriptionOn the horizon the bombardment of the fortress Marstrand, on a high hill with the city at its feet. In the foreground other battle scene with field camp and bay with ships.
Reverse letteringErobrung von Maerstrandt An° 1677
(Translation: Conquest of Marstrand, Year 1677)
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Mintage1677  - -
Catalog ID8224128290
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