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Medal - Siege of Tönning and the bombardment of Copenhagen
| Location | Sweden |
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| Year | 1700 |
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| Composition | Gold |
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| Obverse description | A detailed bird's-eye panoramic view of the fortified town of Tönning under siege, with arcing cannon trajectories fired from besiegers' entrenchments at lower left striking the town's walls and buildings in high relief. In the lower field, the Eider River is depicted with a small boat and two sailing vessels, including a two-masted ship. The Latin legend appears in the exergue: TONNINGA • AO • MDCC. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | TONNINGA • AO • MDCC |
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