Medal - Frederik III Death of King, silver issue

Location Denmark
Year 1670
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Silver
Weight 29.16 g
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Shape Klippe
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Period
Notice
Reference(s) Galster#197
Obverse description Imperial Orb over crossed Royal Scepter and Sword with crowns of Denmark and Norway at both sides. Above, in the sky, the crowned monogram of King Frederik III is raising above clouds, in heaven. All is within a circle with small arms in quarters.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering MANET ULTIMA COELO
Reverse description Inside a circle an inscribed obelisk is set in a landscape with a lion crouched before it; setting sun in background. A script with titles of King is above the obelisk, within the circle. Dates of birth, death, reign and coronation in corners.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering DAN . NOR . VAN . GOT . REX. NATVS | .18. Mart. 1609. CORONATVS | 23. Nouemb. 1648. OBIIT | 9. Febr. 1670. REGNAVIT | Annos. 22.
(Translation: King of Denmark (DAN), Norway (NOR), the Wends (VAN) and the Goths (GOT). Born march 18th 1609 Enthroned 23rd november 1648 Death february 9th 1670 Reigned for 22 years)
Mintage
Numisquare ID 9699281580
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