Medal - Christian V Peace of Ratzeburg

Location Denmark
Year 1693
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Silver
Weight 61.12 g
Diameter 48 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
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Period
Notice
Reference(s) Galster#173
Obverse description Armored and mantled bust of King Christian V with long and curly hair facing right. King armor has a floral ornaments on the shoulder and a band with the pendant of the Order of the Elephant.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering * CHRIST • V • D • G • DAN • NOR • VAN • GOT • REX • ANT • MEIBUS • F •
(Translation: King Christian V, King of Denmark and Norway, the Goths and the Wends by the Grace of God Made by Anton Meybusch)
Reverse description Aereal view of the island on which is build the city of Ratzenburg and the surrounding lakes and shores. The pagan Ratzeburg goddess `Siva` stands upon the island in the center of the Lakes, in place of the city of Ratzeburg. The goddess is stripping off her armor, throwing it into the lake to her right along with her weapons, while in her left hand she holds bunches of grapes, symbol of the city surrendering to Danish army.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering QVAE SVSPECTA DIIS, MERITO SIVA DEIICIT ARMA. ________________ PAX RAZEBVRG. .1693.
Mintage
Numisquare ID 6930244070
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