Medal - Frederik IV Land militias

€182,896.00
LocationDenmark
Year1701
TypeCommemorative medals/Event medal
CompositionSilver
Weight50 g
Diameter47.77 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
Technique
Orientation
Edge
Period
NoticeChristian Wineke
Reference(s) Galster#271
Obverse descriptionArmored and mantled bust of King Frederik IV facing right, with long and curly hair.
Obverse letteringFRIDERICVS · IIII D.G | REX · DAN · NOR · VAN · GOTH ·
(Translation: Frederik IV Dei Gratia King of Denmark, Norway, the Wends and the Goths)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionTall obelisk with the crowned monogram of King Frederik IV on tip; two line of text on the lower part of the obelisk, and four on its pedestal. Above the obelisk tip the radiant name of Jesus in Hebrew lightens the country (meaning that King`s action are drown by God); while central part of the obelisk is hidden in clouds from which on each side an arm comes out. On the left the arm handles a rake and a scythe; while the right arm handles a sword and a rifle. A fortified city is on background, at right. while in foreground there are wheat fields.
Reverse letteringDEO FAVENTE | REGE IUBENTE. POSTER / SAC ______________ APTATO / CASTRIS / AGRI / COLA __________________ HÆC COLIT ILLA TUETUR A. CITR. MDCCI.
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1701  - -
Catalog ID8399201510
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