Medal - Christian IV Conquest of Kalmar

Lieu Denmark
Année 1611
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Silver
Poids 58.75 g
Diamètre 63.32 mm
Épaisseur
Forme Round
Technique
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Tranche
Période Kalmar War (1611-1613)
Notice
Référence(s) Galster#43
Description de l’avers Armored standing figure of King Christian IV facing right. King has both hands on his hips with the right holding a scepter (or a stick). Helm is on a table in front of King.
Écriture de l’avers Latin
Légende de l’avers CHRISTIANUS | IIII · D:G: DANI · NORV : | VANDA:GOTO:Q·REX
(Translation: Christian IV, by the Grace of God, King of Denmark, Norway, of the Wends and the Goths)
Description du revers View of Kalmar Fortess and partially also of the city under cloudy sky. Some of the city walls on the right are burning. Battle scene in the foreground with Danish troops in a trench besieging the walls; far behind them the chivalry is beginning a charge.
Écriture du revers Latin
Légende du revers OBSESSA · 3 · MAY · ET · EXPUGNATA · 3 · AUGUSTI · Ao 1611 ______________ CEDE MAIORI CALMAR __________ C • G • ET • P • L • R • M •
(Translation: (cum gratia et publica licentia regiae majestatis) with the license and commission of the King)
Tirage
ID Numisquare 2592329470
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