© Bruun Rasmussen Kunstauktioner
© Bruun Rasmussen Kunstauktioner
Medal - Christian VIII Beginning of Reign
1839 year| Silver | 48.74 g | 45 mm |
| Location | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Christian VIII (1839-1848) |
| Type | Commemorative medals › Inauguration medals |
| Year | 1839 |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 48.74 g |
| Diameter | 45 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-11-12 |
| Numista | N#190547 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Kneeling veiled woman representing Denmark with hands raised to the sky. Behind her, on the ground, an oval shield with arms of Denmark and a long spear. Date of coronation below, in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GUD VELSIGNE | KONGEN.
___________________
3 DECEMBER 1839
THORVALDSEN INV.
Engraver: Bertel Thorvaldsen
