Medal - 17. Mai 1894 Law and Liberty, silver plated bronze

Location Norway
Year 1894
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Silver plated bronze
Weight 5 g
Diameter 23 mm
Thickness
Shape Round with a loop
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge Variations exists:
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Kvist 17. mai#27c , Støren/Holst#98
Obverse description Woman covered with a flag sitting facing left, holding Constitutional tablet and shield with Norwegian coat of arms.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering LOV OG FRIHED-NORGES BEDSTE VÆRN OG FESTE NORGES GRUNDLOV 17DE MAI 1814 THRONDSEN
(Translation: Law and liberty, Norway`s best protection. Norway`s constitution, 17th of May.)
Reverse description Crowned norwegian lion holding an axe and facing left, in a shield. The shield is crowned, with an oak and palm wreath below. Inscription and shining star above.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering 1814 17DE MAI 1894
(Translation: 17th of May.)
Mintage
Numisquare ID 2198229990
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