Medal - Christian V (Battle of Øland) 1676 front Medal - Christian V (Battle of Øland) 1676 back
Medal - Christian V (Battle of Øland) 1676 photo
© Kölner Münzkabinett Tyll Kroha Nachfolger UG

Medal - Christian V Battle of Øland

1676 year
Silver 55.39 g 58 mm
Description
Location
Denmark
King
Christian V (1670-1699)
Type
Medals › Commemorative medals
Year
1676
Composition
Silver
Weight
55.39 g
Diameter
58 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-12
References
Numista
N#147666
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Naval battle scene on a roaring seas. At left the Swedish Admiral ship the "Great Crown" is sinking after the assault of the ship of the Danish Admiral Lorentz Creutz. At right the later battle between the Danish Admiral Ship "Christianus Quintus" and the "Sword", striking in the fire by a Dutch burner.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PIETAS ET IVSTITIA.
_______________
VICTORIAM
CORONANT
1676