Medal - Frederik IV Capitulation of the city of Tönning

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LocationDenmark
Year1714
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionSilver
Weight89.92 g
Diameter60.5 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
Technique
Orientation
Edge
Period
NoticePeter Berg
Reference(s) Galster#302
Obverse descriptionArmored and mantled bust of King Frederik IV facing right, with long and curly hair.
Obverse letteringFRIDERICVS IIII D.G.REX.DAN.NOR.V.G. P.BERG.F.
(Translation: Frederik IV Dei Gratia King of Denmark, Norway, the Wends and the Goths Made by Peter Berg)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionWarrior in full armor (commander Wolf of the Swedish Army) offers sword, lance and the Tönninger city sign to crowned Dania with lance and the Danish imperial shield down. In the background the city of Tönning and North Sea bay with sinking ships. Four lines of text below.
Reverse letteringTONNINGA AD DEDITIONEM FAME REDACTA ____________________________ FREMENTIBUS INIMICIS SUBSIDIUM CLAM PALAM FRUSTRA TENANTIBUS D VIII FEBR A MDCCXIV P. BERG F.
(Translation: Tonning was forced to surrender by starvation The indignant enemies secretly tried to relieve it but in vain)
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1714  - -
Catalog ID6455554470
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