Medal - Long live the King The King`s Choice, ruthenium plated silver

Location Norway
Year 2016
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Ruthenium plated silver (.999) (Gold (.999) plated some places)
Weight 1000 g
Diameter 100 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge Script: Latin
Period
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description Crowned shield with lettering in a laurel wreath, Norwegian flag in the background. All in a solid ring, surrounded by inscription.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering 1940 · LEVE KONGEN · 1945 DET NORSKE FOLKS FRIHET OG SELVSTEN- DIGHET ER FOR MEG GRUNNLOVENS FØRSTE BUD, OG JEG MENER Å FØLGE DETTE BUD OG Å VARETA DET NORSKE FOLKS INTERESSER BEST VED Å HOLDE FAST VED DEN STIL- LING OG DEN OPPGAVE SOM ET FRITT FOLK GA MEG I 1905. · DEN LANGE REISEN HJEM ·
(Translation: The freedom and independence of the Norwegian people is to me the first commandment of the constitution, and I mean to follow this commandment and to best protect the Norwegian people by holding the position and tasks that the free people gave me in 1905. The long journey home.)
Reverse description King Haakon VII saluting facing left, silhouette of him and planes in the background. All in a solid ring, surrounded by inscription.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering KONGENS NEI · 10. APRIL 1940
(Translation: The King`s No.)
Mintage
Numisquare ID 5650030470
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