Medal - Christian V Conquest of Wismar

€1.00
LocationDenmark
Year1675
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionSilver
Weight73.37 g
Diameter55.91 mm
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ShapeRound
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PeriodScanian War (1675-1679)
NoticeJeremias Hercules
Reference(s) Galster#101
Obverse descriptionFigure of King Christian V and his wife Charlotte Amalia of Hessen-Kassel side by side turned to right. Both wears high dresses as in an official parade.
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Reverse descriptionThe king gallops to right in full armor with plumed helmet, command staff and band with the pendant of the Order of the Elephant. The horse blanket bears the crowned monogram of Christian V. Numerous soldiers and cavalry fighting in the background. On the horizon the city view of Wismar under siege.
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MintageND (1675)  - -
Catalog ID7575007250
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