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

Location Norway
Year 1902 (1973)
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Silver (.925)
Weight 5.9 g
Diameter 27 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge Crossed hammers mintmark. Script: Latin
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Kvist 17. mai#50ay , 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 9497075710
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