Medal - 17. Mai 1898 Henrik Wergeland, silver plated bronze

Location Norway
Year 1898
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Silver plated bronze
Weight 4.4 g
Diameter 23 mm
Thickness
Shape Round with a loop
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Kvist 17. mai#37c , Støren/Holst#154
Obverse description Portrait of Henrik Wergeland facing right, inscription above.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering HENRIK WERGELAND I. T.
Reverse description Crowned Norwegian lion on a shield, dandelion and bellflower wreath behind, years above. Surrounded by two solid rings with inscription around it.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering ⋆ ,,17DE MAI VELSIGNTE BLANDT DAGE 1814 1898 ALTID DU SKJØNNERE VENDER TILBAGE`` H. W. ⋆
(Translation: 17th of May, blessed amongst days, you always return more beautiful.)
Mintage
Numisquare ID 5009660390
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