Medal - Frederik V Wedding with Julianne Marie, silver issue

€148,029.00
LocationDenmark
Year1752
TypeCommemorative medals/Event medal
CompositionSilver
Weight88.7 g
Diameter57 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
Edge
Period
NoticePeter Christian Winsløw
Reference(s) Galster#407
Obverse descriptionLaureate and armored bust of King Frederik V right, wearing widely folded ermine mantle and pendant of the Order of the elephant.
Obverse letteringFRIDERICUS · V · D · G · DAN · NORV · V · G · REX · P.C.WINSLOW.F.
(Translation: Frederick V Dei Gratia King of Denmark, Norway, of the Wends and the Goths)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionThe young wedding god Hymen stands with a burning torch in the right hand, and a flying band in the raised left. Behind him, in the background, burning altar. Two putti scattering flowers at left (maybe Frederik V sons: Princess Sophie Magdalene and Crown Prince Christian).
Reverse letteringREGNORUM TALI REVIRESCUNT GAUDIA FLAMMA. ________________________ JUL. MARIA BRUNSVIC. REGI NUPTA. D. VIII IUL. MDCCLII.
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1752  - -
Catalog ID7260101560
Comments