Medal - Christian VIII Beginning of Reign

Location Denmark
Year 1839
Type Personality medal
Composition Silver
Weight 48.74 g
Diameter 45 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Bergsøe#167
Obverse description Head of King Christian VIII facing right.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering CHRISTIAN DEN OTTENDE AF GUDS NAADE KONGE TIL DANMARK. F. KROHN. F.
Reverse description Kneeling veiled woman representing Denmark with hands raised to the sky. Behind her, on the ground, an oval shield with arms of Denmark and a long spear. Date of coronation below, in exergue.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering GUD VELSIGNE | KONGEN. ___________________ 3 DECEMBER 1839 THORVALDSEN INV.
Mintage
Numisquare ID 5570525610
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