Medal - Battle of Eckernförde Zinc issue

Location Schleswig and Holstein, Danish duchies of
Year 1849
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Zinc
Weight 21.84 g
Diameter 39 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Lange#186b, Bergsøe#216, Montagu#F9, BDM I#615
Obverse description The frigate `Gefion` is sailing left far from the burning battleship `Christian VIII.` At right a three-lined flag is waving over a hill near the shore. Engraver`s name below the battle scene, in exergue.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering DRENTWETT. F.
Reverse description Three vertical lined shield within a complex floral decoration. Legend along rim.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering GROSSER SIEG DER DEUTSCHEN ÜBER DIE DÄNEN BEI ECKERNFÖRDE. 1849. *
Mintage
Numisquare ID 6321927530
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