Medal - 17. Mai 1899 Ibsen and Nansen, bronze

€2.00
LocationNorway
Year1899
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionBronze
Weight5 g
Diameter23 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound with a loop
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Period
NoticeIvar Throndsen
Reference(s) Kvist 17. mai#40d , Støren/Holst#174
Obverse descriptionBusts of Henrik Ibsen and Fridtjof Nansen facing right, surrounded by inscription.
Obverse lettering·DYB·SOM·IBSEN·STÆRK·SOM·NANSEN·BLOMSTER·SØG·TIL·FRIHEDSKRANSEN· I. T.
(Translation: Deep as Ibsen, strong as Nansen, seek flowers for the wreath of freedom.)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionOpen book with rays above. Plaque with inscription at the bottom, oak and spruce wreath below.
Reverse letteringIBSENS VÆRKER ⋆17DE MAI⋆ 1899
(Translation: Ibsen`s works. 17th of May.)
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1899  - -
Catalog ID7661544420
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