Medal - The fire of Copenhagen Bronze

€1.00
LocationDenmark
Year1795
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionBronze
Weight24.70 g
Diameter36.5 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
Edge
Period
NoticeDaniel Friedrich Loos
Reference(s) Bergsøe#12
Obverse descriptionChild seated on corn sheaves holds a laurel wreath. In the background the tents of the refugees from the big fire.
Obverse letteringDEN REDDEDE BORGERS TAK LOOS
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionVeiled and armored female figure with towered crown (representing the City of Copenhagen) flees from burning palace to search the help of God Neptune. Neptune points left to the rescuer in Roman costume (Crown Prince Frederik). Five lines text below, in exergue.
Reverse letteringREDNING VED KONGELIG FADERHULD KIOBENHAVN DEN 5-7 IUNII 1795
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1795  - -
Catalog ID5187282930
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