Medal - Christian V Peace of Ratzeburg

Luogo Denmark
Anno 1693
Tipo Commemorative medal
Composizione Silver
Peso 61.12 g
Diametro 48 mm
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Forma Round
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Riferimento/i Galster#173
Descrizione del dritto 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.
Scrittura del dritto Latin
Legenda del dritto * 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)
Descrizione del rovescio 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.
Scrittura del rovescio Latin
Legenda del rovescio QVAE SVSPECTA DIIS, MERITO SIVA DEIICIT ARMA. ________________ PAX RAZEBVRG. .1693.
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ID Numisquare 6930244070
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