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Medal - Christian V Death medal, type 2
| Location | Denmark |
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| Year | 1699 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A stepped pyramid in high relief dominates the field, surmounted by a sphere or orb on a pedestal at its apex. Inscribed on the face of the pyramid are the birth date, death date, and reign duration of King Christian V. The circular legend MEMORIAE • AETERNAE • OPT • PRINC • runs along the upper rim, and the date E • C • D • 2 • NOV • appears in the exergue below. |
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| Reverse lettering | MEMORIAE • AETERNAE • OPT • PRINC • N • 15 • APR • 1646 • OB • 25 • AUG • 1699 • REGN • AN • 29 E • C • D • 2 • NOV • |
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