


© Bruun Rasmussen Kunstauktioner
Medal - Christian VIII Beginning of Reign
1839 yearSilver | 48.74 g | 45 mm |
Location | Denmark |
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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 |
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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.
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3 DECEMBER 1839
THORVALDSEN INV.
Engraver: Bertel Thorvaldsen