Medal - Christian VI Coronation, silver issue

€185,102.00
LocationDenmark
Year1731
TypeCommemorative medals/Inauguration medal
CompositionSilver
Weight82.47 g
Diameter57 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
Edge
Period
NoticeJohann Karl von Hedlinger
Reference(s) Galster#371
Obverse descriptionHalf-length bust of King Christian VI facing right, with laurel wreath, armor and ermine mantle. Engraver signature below bust.
Obverse letteringCHRIST · VI · D · G · REX · DAN · NORV · VAND · GOTH · I C HEDLINGER F.
(Translation: Christian VI Dei Gratia King of Denmark, Norway, the Wends and he Goths)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionFour female figures depicting the royal virtues and holding symbols of Royal Power (scepter, sword, shield with King`s motto, globus cruciger and so on), are two by two at sides of the Royal throne decorated with crowned arms of Kalmar Union. The throne is behind a crowned baldaquin made with an ermine mantle. Three lions (Denmark, Sweden and Norway) on the steps to the throne.
Reverse letteringVT FVLGENT VT IVNCTA BEANT, _________________________ AVGVSTISS VNCTIONIS SACRO FRIDERICIBVRG VI IVN MDCCXXXI.
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1731  - -
Catalog ID3464398050
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