Medal - 17. Mai 1902 Wergeland`s Silver Cup, gilt bronze

Location Norway
Year 1902
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Gilding metal plated bronze
Weight
Diameter 27 mm
Thickness
Shape Round with a loop
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Kvist 17. mai#50b , Støren/Holst#224
Obverse description Portrait of Henrik Wergeland, a laurel branch and people marching with flags.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering 1814- 1902 1808 1845 HURRA FOR 17DE MAI! `OG FOR`N HENRIK SOM INDSTIFTA DA`N!` THRONDSEN
(Translation: Hooray for May 17th, and for Henrik who instituted the day.)
Reverse description Large silver cup, inscription above and to the sides.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering ⋆WERGELANDSPOKALEN⋆ GID 17DE MAI DEN VELSIGNTE BLANDT DAGE BESTANDIG MAA SKJØNNERE KOMME TILBAGE
(Translation: Make 17th of May the most blessed of days, always may it be more beautiful each time.)
Mintage
Numisquare ID 6249987850
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