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Medal - Death of King Charles XII of Sweden
| Location | Denmark |
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| Year | 1718 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse description | The field depicts a rocky mountain landscape flanked by snow-covered pine trees, with the Norwegian fortress of Fredriksten rendered in high relief on the clifftop in the background. In the foreground, the triumphant Norwegian lion rampant stands over the prostrate defeated Swedish lion. The legend arches across the upper field, with a date inscription in the lower exergue. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The entire reverse field is occupied by a seven-line Danish verse inscription in flowing script relief, with no other decorative elements, set within a plain raised border. |
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