Admission token for masked ball 1772 front Admission token for masked ball 1772 back
Admission token for masked ball 1772 photo
© Bruun Rasmussen Kunstauktioner

Admission token for masked ball

1772 year
Brass 1.11 g 17 mm
Description
Location
Denmark
King
Christian VII (1766-1808)
Type
Event tokens › Festival tokens
Year
1772
Composition
Brass
Weight
1.11 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round with a loop
Technique
Engraved
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-13
References
Numista
N#324641
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Date of event on three lines

Lettering:
· DEN · 17 ·
JANUARY
· 1772 ·

Comment

Extremely rare and important token because of the "palace revolution" against Struensee, which took place at Christiansborg the night after the masked ball.