Medal - Frederik IV Altona Fire and Swedish Army defeat

Local Denmark
Ano 1713
Tipo Commemorative medal
Composição Silver
Peso 99.42 g
Diâmetro 59.84 mm
Espessura
Formato Round
Técnica
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Referência(s) Galster#332
Descrição do anverso Armored and mantled bust of King Frederik IV facing right, with long and curly hair.
Escrita do anverso Latin
Legenda do anverso FRIDERICVS IIII D. | G.REX.DAN.NOR.V.G. P.BERG.F.
(Translation: Frederik IV Dei Gratia King of Denmark, Norway, the Wends and the Goths Made by Peter Berg)
Descrição do reverso Tall pyramid on which an ornate shield with the crowned initial of Frederik IV and a group of flags and standards is attached. On the tip of the pyramid the radiant Eye of God is coming out of clouds. At pyramid`s right a pile of Swedish flags, weapons and trophies (partly with the crowned initial of the Swedish King Charles XII) lying abandoned on the ground; above them an arm coming out of clouds holds a couple of lightnings. In the background, left of pyramid, is the city of Altona, devoured by the fire. Below, in exergue, five lines of text. Another legend encircle all.
Escrita do reverso Latin
Legenda do reverso PROXIMA • SIC • CULPAE • EST • ULTIO • IUSTA • DEI * 20 MAI 1713 * _________________________________ EXUTO · ARMIS · DUCE · SVEC : STEEN- BUCKIO · POST · DIRAM · URB : AL- TON · EXUSTIONEM · HOR- RENDO POSTERIS EXEMPLO
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ID Numisquare 4652272330
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