Medal - 17. Mai 1891 Open Book, silver plated bronze

€2.00
LocationNorway
Year1891
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionSilver plated bronze
Weight4.5 g
Diameter24 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound with a loop
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Period
NoticeIvar Throndsen
Reference(s) Kvist 17. mai#23c , Støren/Holst#67
Obverse descriptionTwo women on either side of an open book with rays behind. Crowned norwegian coat of arms with crossed Norwegian flags below and oak wreath below. Inscription in the book and surrounding the rays, beaded ring on the rim.
Obverse lettering,,ENIG OG TRO INDTIL DOVRE FALDER`` NORGES GRUNDLOV 17DE MAI 1814 I. T.
(Translation: United and loyal until the mountains of Dovre crumble. Norway`s Contitution, 17th of May.)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionInscription and flower with a shining star above, in a toothed ring. Surrounded by a ring of oak flowers.
Reverse lettering17DE MAI 1891
(Translation: 17th of May.)
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1891  - -
Catalog ID5247935420
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