Medal - Christian V Peace of Ratzeburg

Lieu Denmark
Année 1693
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Silver
Poids 61.12 g
Diamètre 48 mm
Épaisseur
Forme Round
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Référence(s) Galster#173
Description de l’avers 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.
Écriture de l’avers Latin
Légende de l’avers * 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)
Description du revers 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.
Écriture du revers Latin
Légende du revers QVAE SVSPECTA DIIS, MERITO SIVA DEIICIT ARMA. ________________ PAX RAZEBVRG. .1693.
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ID Numisquare 6930244070
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