Medal - Christian VI King`s death

€147,827.00
LocationDenmark
Year1746
TypeCommemorative medals/Event medal
CompositionSilver
Weight74.35 g
Diameter52.5 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
Edge
Period
NoticeObverse: Magnus Gustav Arbien
Reverse: Peter Christian Winsløw
Reference(s) Galster#431
Obverse descriptionMantled and armored bust of King with long hair facing right
Obverse letteringCHRISTIANVS • VI • D • G • REX • DAN • NORV • VAND • GOTH • • M • G • ARBIEN • F •
(Translation: Christian VI Dei Gratia King of Denmark, Norway, the Wends and the Goths)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionMourning veiled female woman (represent Denmark) lies on Danish arms holding scepter and Danish Crown. At her right lies the mournful Norwegian Lion. Both are in front of the urn of Christian VI, from which a phoenix rises. Behind all a pyramid and rising sun at right.
Reverse letteringLUCTUS PUBLICUS. _______________________ VERSA EST IN LACHRIMAS. VI AUGUSTI. M. D. CC. XXXVI.
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1746  - -
Catalog ID8169338150
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