Medal - Christian IX (Copenhagen University Anniversary - Type 1) 1879 front Medal - Christian IX (Copenhagen University Anniversary - Type 1) 1879 back
Medal - Christian IX (Copenhagen University Anniversary - Type 1) 1879 photo
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Medal - Christian IX Copenhagen University Anniversary - Type

1879 year
Bronze 57.72 g 47 mm
Description
Location
Denmark
King
Christian IX (1863-1906)
Type
Medals › Commemorative medals
Year
1879
Composition
Bronze
Weight
57.72 g
Diameter
47 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-11-12
References
Numista
N#335098
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

On the left a standing Minerva with a owl on her raised left arm, shakes hand with a seated Denmark (recognizable by the Shield hold by left hand).

Script: Latin

Lettering:
QVATTOR EXEGIT | SPERAT NOVA SAECVLA VIVAX
______________________________________
VNIVERSITAS HAVNIENSIS

Engraver: Harald Conradsen