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Medal - Bergen 900 years
| Location | Norway |
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| Year | 1970 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse description | Central field depicts the fortified gate and towers of the Bergen city seal in high relief, rendered in a medieval heraldic style. A circular Latin legend surrounds the design, with the anniversary dates in the lower field. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse depicts five vessels of different historical periods arranged across the field, including a Viking longship at the top, two medieval sailing vessels in the middle register, and two smaller boats in the lower register, evoking Bergen's long maritime heritage. A monogram punch mark is visible at the bottom of the field within a cartouche. |
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