Medal - 17. Mai 1899 Ibsen and Nansen, silver plated bronze

Location Norway
Year 1899
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Silver plated bronze
Weight 5 g
Diameter 23 mm
Thickness
Shape Round with a loop
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Kvist 17. mai#40c , Støren/Holst#174
Obverse description Busts of Henrik Ibsen and Fridtjof Nansen facing right, surrounded by inscription.
Obverse script Latin
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 Open book with rays above. Plaque with inscription at the bottom, oak and spruce wreath below.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering IBSENS VÆRKER ⋆17DE MAI⋆ 1899
(Translation: Ibsen`s works. 17th of May.)
Mintage
Numisquare ID 6405026000
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