Medal - Frederik V Death of King, silver issue

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LocationDenmark
Year1766
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionSilver
Weight70.53 g
Diameter54 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
Edge
Period
NoticeDaniel Jansen Adzer
Reference(s) Galster#462
Obverse descriptionHead of King Frederik V inside an ouroboros (a snake in circle eating its own tail: symbol of infinity). Legend outside with date of birth and death of King.
Obverse letteringFRIDERICUS.V.D.G.REX.DAN.NOR.VAND.GOTH. N. 31. MAR. MDCCXXIII. * D. 14. IAN. MDCCLXVI.
(Translation: Frederik V Dei Gratia King of Denmark, Norway, the Wends and the Goths Born March 31th 1723 - Death January 14th 1766)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionMourning mother with five children in front of Copenhaven`s Royal Frederick`s Hospital. At right a child offers a plate to a laying men. Banner above the building with script. Engraver name in exergue.
Reverse letteringVETAT MORI ____________ D.I. ADZER, FEC.
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1766  - -
Catalog ID8320788260
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