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Medal - 17. Mai 1899 Ibsen and Nansen, Restrike

Location Norway
Year 1899 (1973)
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Obverse description Conjoined busts of Henrik Ibsen and Fridtjof Nansen in right-facing profile relief, occupying the central field. A circular legend runs around the rim, with the engraver's initials I.T. visible in the lower field.
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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.)
Reverse description Central design features an open book inscribed with the text IBSENS VÆRKER, surmounted by radiating rays. Below, a shield-shaped plaque bears the date inscription, flanked by oak and spruce branches forming a wreath around the lower field.
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