Medal - Christian V Danish victory in the Battle of Køge

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LocationDenmark
Year1677
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionSilver
Weight14.60 g
Diameter30 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
Technique
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Period
NoticeC. Schneider
Reference(s) Galster#125
Obverse descriptionDraped bust of King Frederik V right, wearing Collar of the Order of the Elephant and armor with shoulder piece terminating in elephant’s head.
Obverse letteringCHRISTIANVS · V · REX DANIÆ (anchor) NORVEGIÆ
(Translation: Christian V King of Denmark and Norway)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionNaval battle scene: Danish ship right, assaulting Swedish ship left in Bay of Køge; two smaller rowboats in foreground; two other ships in background
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MintageND (1677)  - -
Catalog ID8774873940
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