Medal - Christian V (Death medal; type 1) 1699 front Medal - Christian V (Death medal; type 1) 1699 back
Medal - Christian V (Death medal; type 1) 1699 photo
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Medal - Christian V Death medal; type

1699 year
Silver 59.42 g 49.2 mm
Description
Location
Denmark
King
Christian V (1670-1699)
Type
Medals › Commemorative medals
Year
1699
Composition
Silver
Weight
59.42 g
Diameter
49.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-12
References
Numista
N#146310
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Bust of King Christian V on a pedestal adorned with branches and King's Monogram is prized with laurel crown by two standing and veiled female figures at sides: Piety at left and Justice at sides (with same appears as of the medal of 1672). below, in exergue, the name of the engraver and the date of the death of King

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GLORIAE • | IMMORTALI • REGIS • OPT • |BENE | MER •
______________________
A. MEYBUSCH • F •
CURSU • COMPLETO •
D • XXV • AUG •
MDCIC •

Engraver: Anton Meybusch

Comment

Exists also a version with bust of Frederik IV on obverse (mix of GAL# 279 and # 188)