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Medal - Christian V Battle of Øland
| Location | Denmark |
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| Year | 1676 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing laureate and armored bust of King Christian V with long flowing hair, rendered in high relief. The king wears classical-style armor with detailed ornamentation. The circular legend runs along the inner border of the medal. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | Finely engraved naval battle scene set on rough seas, depicting the Battle of Øland (1676). To the left, the Swedish flagship Kronan (Great Crown) is shown sinking and on fire. In the center and right, additional warships engage in combat amid billowing smoke and flames, one vessel identifiable as the Danish flagship Christianus Quintus. The upper field carries the split legend, while the lower exergue contains the concluding legend and date. |
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