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Medal - Frederik V House of Oldenburg Anniversary, Icelandic Co.

Location Denmark
Year 1749
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Weight 29.28 g
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Obverse lettering FRIDERICVS • V • D • G • DAN • NORV • V • G • REX •
(Translation: Frederik V Dei Gratia King of Denmark, Norway, the Wends and the Goths)
Reverse description Central composition featuring two crowned heraldic shields mounted on a pedestal, representing the arms of the Danish Icelandic Company, surmounted by a royal crown. At the base of the pedestal are a winged caduceus, a trident, and a cornucopia with scattered coins. In the lower left field, a map relief depicts Iceland (labeled FINM. ISLAND) and the lower coast of Greenland. A radiant sun shines from the upper left. The date and dedication legend appear in a circular inscription around the full border.
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