Mint Set Token - Henrik Wergeland

€2.00
LocationNorway
Year2008
TypeMint set token
CompositionGold (.585)
Weight7.77 g
Diameter22.0 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
Technique
Orientation
EdgePlain
Period
Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionNorwegian lion holding halberd, facing left. Writing underneath, with crossed hammers mintmark below.
Obverse letteringDEN KONGELIGE MYNT
(Translation: The Royal Mint.)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionPortrait of Henrik Wergeland, a laurel branch and people marching with flags.
Reverse lettering1814- 1902 HURRA FOR 17DE MAI! `OG FOR`N HENRIK SOM INDSTIFTA DA`N!` THRONDSEN
(Translation: Hooray for May 17th, and for Henrik who instituted the day.)
Reverse scriptLatin
MintNorwegian Mint (Norske
Myntverk), Kongsberg, Norway (1686-date)
MintageND (2008)  - - 500
Catalog ID8331208340
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