Medal - The fire of Copenhagen Bronze

Location Denmark
Year 1795
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Bronze
Weight 24.70 g
Diameter 36.5 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Bergsøe#12
Obverse description Child seated on corn sheaves holds a laurel wreath. In the background the tents of the refugees from the big fire.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering DEN REDDEDE BORGERS TAK LOOS
Reverse description Veiled and armored female figure with towered crown (representing the City of Copenhagen) flees from burning palace to search the help of God Neptune. Neptune points left to the rescuer in Roman costume (Crown Prince Frederik). Five lines text below, in exergue.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering REDNING VED KONGELIG FADERHULD KIOBENHAVN DEN 5-7 IUNII 1795
Mintage
Numisquare ID 5187282930
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