Medal - Christian V Peace of Ratzeburg

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LocationDenmark
Year1693
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionSilver
Weight61.12 g
Diameter48 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
Technique
Orientation
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Period
NoticeAnton Meybusch
Reference(s) Galster#173
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 and a band with the pendant of the Order of the Elephant.
Obverse lettering* CHRIST • 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 descriptionAereal view of the island on which is build the city of Ratzenburg and the surrounding lakes and shores. The pagan Ratzeburg goddess `Siva` stands upon the island in the center of the Lakes, in place of the city of Ratzeburg. The goddess is stripping off her armor, throwing it into the lake to her right along with her weapons, while in her left hand she holds bunches of grapes, symbol of the city surrendering to Danish army.
Reverse letteringQVAE SVSPECTA DIIS, MERITO SIVA DEIICIT ARMA. ________________ PAX RAZEBVRG. .1693.
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1693  - -
Catalog ID6930244070
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