Medal - 17. Mai 1899 Ibsen and Nansen, Restrike

€2.00
LocationNorway
Year1899 (1973)
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight5 g
Diameter23 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeCrossed hammers mintmark. Script: Latin
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Kvist 17. mai#40ay , 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
EngraverNorwegian Mint (Norske
Myntverk), Kongsberg, Norway (1686-date)
Mintage1899 (1973)  - - 300
Catalog ID6855508560
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