Medal - Christian V Death medal, type 1

€146,310.00
LocationDenmark
Year1699
TypeCommemorative medals
CompositionSilver
Weight59.42 g
Diameter49.2 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
Technique
Orientation
Edge
Period
NoticeAnton Meybusch
Reference(s) Galster#187
Obverse descriptionArmored and mantled bust of King Christian V with long and curly hair facing right. King armor has a floral ornaments on the shoulder.
Obverse letteringCHRIST • V • D • G • DAN • NOR • VAN • GOT • REX • ANT • MEIBUS • F •
(Translation: King Christian V, King of Denmark and Norway, the Goths and the Wends by the Grace of God Made by Anton Meybusch)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionBust of King Christian V on a pedestal adorned with branches and King`s Monogram is prized with laurel crown by two standing and veiled female figures at sides: Piety at left and Justice at sides (with same appears as of the medal of 1672). below, in exergue, the name of the engraver and the date of the death of King
Reverse letteringGLORIAE • | IMMORTALI • REGIS • OPT • |BENE | MER • ______________________ A. MEYBUSCH • F • CURSU • COMPLETO • D • XXV • AUG • MDCIC •
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1699  - -
1699  - Mule version -
Catalog ID4690222850
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