Medal - Wedding of Crownprince Frederik

Location Denmark
Year 1743
Type Personality medal
Composition Silver
Weight 18.02 g
Diameter 39.85 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Galster#415, BDM II#286
Obverse description Standing bridal couple in wedding dresses and mantles hands each other. Date of wedding below, in exergue
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering FRIDERICUS · PR · HÆR · DAN · & LOUISE · PR · M · Br _________________________ CELEB: MDCCXLIII
(Translation: Frederick hereditary prince of Denmark & Louise Princess of Great Britain)
Reverse description Two clasping hands above an altar, above which lays a laurel wreath; altar front side is decorated with two oval shields carrying the monograms of the couple. The Crown of Denmark is above clasping hands.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering HOFFNUNG KRONET REICH UND LAND VIVAT DIESES HOHE BAND F L P.H.G.
Mintage
Numisquare ID 8770748740
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