Medal - 17. Mai 1897 Farmer boy, gilt bronze

Location Norway
Year 1897
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Gilding metal plated bronze
Weight 6 g
Diameter 23 mm
Thickness
Shape Round with a loop
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Kvist 17. mai#33b , Støren/Holst#144
Obverse description Boy in traditional clothes holding axe and shield with Norwegian Lion. Menhir, lighthouse, fishermen, mountains and town house in background.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering JEG VIL VÆRGE MIT LAND NORGES RIGES GRUNDLOV EIDSVOLD 17DE MAI 1814 Iv. THRONDSEN. F.
(Translation: I will protect my land. The Kingdom of Norway`s constitution. 17th of May.)
Reverse description Inscription inside an oak and laurel wreath, shining star above. Beaded rim on the rim.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering 17DE MAI 1897.
(Translation: 17th of May.)
Mintage
Numisquare ID 8684437210
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