Medal - Departure of the Danes from Hamburg

€1.00
LocationDenmark
Year1801
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionSilver
Weight13.6 g
Diameter34.38 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Bergsøe#26, Gaed#1990
Obverse descriptionMourning Hammonia holding a paddle seated on a pedestal with shield of Hamburg. Right to her a Roman soldier with a sword (representing Denmark) try to get the shield. Above the figures the radiant Eye of God enlight the scene
Obverse letteringDIE VORSEHUNG | WACHT ______________ D. 19 MERZ 1801
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionThree lines of text within wreath made by palm and oak branches.
Reverse letteringUND SCHÜTZET HAMBURG D. 23 MAY 1801
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1801  - -
Catalog ID2090370340
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