Start of conflicts between Schleswig-Holstein and Denmark

€191,756.00
LocationSchleswig and Holstein, Danish duchies of
Year1848
TypeCommemorative medals/Event medal
CompositionZinc
Weight41.46 g
Diameter42.3 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Period
NoticeHeinrich Lorenz
Reference(s) Lange#181a, Bergsøe#202
Obverse descriptionChristian I. of Oldenburg standing right of an altar conjuring the national law in 1460. He wears the regal clothes, holding scepter and with the shield of Denmark at his feet. Left to him are two veiled women, personifications of Schleswig and of Holstein (as suggested by the shield behind them).
Obverse letteringDAT SE BLIVEN EWICH TOSAMENDE VNGEDELT * NICHT ALSE ENEME KONINGE TO DENNEMARKEN * RIPPEN MITTWOCH N.INVOC. // 1460
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionPersonifications of Schleswig and Holstein standing over fortifications battling against the attackers in the form of a Lindworm, in background a rising sun and a ship.
Reverse letteringRECHT UND GERECHTIGKEIT STEHN UNS ZUR SEITE * FORTVIVLELSENS SELVHJÆLP * 24. MAERZ 1848 LORENZ F.
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1848  - -
Catalog ID2754493480
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