Medal - Frederik IV Danish West India Co.

Location Denmark
Year 1708
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Silver
Weight 30.67 g
Diameter 38.8 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Galster#278
Obverse description Armored and mantled bust of King Frederik IV facing right, with long and curly hair. King wears a collar with the pendant of the Order of the Elephant.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering FRIDERICVS · IIII · | D · G · REX · DAN · NOR · V · G ·
Reverse description Armed merchant vessel sailing left on the high seas and flying the Danish ensign; Company`s monogram on her stern. Island of St. Thomas at the extreme left, African Danish Guinea at the right. Date and legend below, in exergue.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering HIS · IVNGIMVR · AMBAE S. THOM. | GUI/NEA _____________________ SOC · IND · OCCID · INSTAUR · 17 ♥ 08
Mintage
Numisquare ID 2792832810
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