Medal - Death of Christian VI

Location Denmark
Year 1746
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Silver
Weight 43.68 g
Diameter 46 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Galster#430
Obverse description Neoclassical temple with burning altar inside. King`s monogram in the tymapanon. Arms of Denmark and Norway on pedestals at sides of staircase.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering AETER | NITATI. ________________ COELO RECEPT. AN. MDCCXLVI. D. VI. AVG
Reverse description Inscription with dates of birth and death of King and his Reign times
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering NATUS ANNO MDCIC D. XXX NOV. OBIIT ANNO MDCCXLVI D. VI AUG. REGNAVIT ANNOS XV MENS. IX DIES XXV.
(Translation: Born on November 30th 1699 - Death on August 6th 1746 - Reigned for 15 years, 9 months and 25 days)
Mintage
Numisquare ID 4687250490
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