Medal - 17. Mai 1896 Long live Norway, gilt bronze

Location Norway
Year 1896
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Gilding metal plated bronze
Weight 6 g
Diameter 27 mm
Thickness
Shape Round with a loop
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Kvist 17. mai#30b , Støren/Holst#128
Obverse description Woman holding child, inscription at sides. Fishing and farming town mountainous landscape, beaded ring on the rim.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering Rop: ``Leve Norge!`` THRONDSEN
(Translation: Shout: Long live Norway!)
Reverse description Open book with rays below at the top, star and rays above. Crowned norwegian coat of arms at the bottom. Oak wreath in the middle, plaque with inscription in front. Beaded ring on the rim.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering NORGES GRUNDLOV 1814-17DE MAI-1896
(Translation: Norway`s constitution. 17th of May.)
Mintage
Numisquare ID 5850210140
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