© Oslo Myntgalleri
© Oslo Myntgalleri
Medal - Danish Naval victories in the War against Sweden
1677 year| Bronze | 122 mm |
| Location | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Christian V (1670-1699) |
| Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
| Year | 1677 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Diameter | 122 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Cast |
| Updated | 2024-11-12 |
| Numista | N#395371 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Scene of the naval Battle in the Bay of Køge. Main scene depicts the Danish Admiral ship "Christianus V" forces the Swedish liner "Mars" to abandon the battlefield and take down the Swedish flag from the mast. More ships are fighting in the background.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SIC CODANI IURBAS CONCILIASSE IUVAT.
I IULII ANNO 1677
Engraver: Christopher Schneider
Comment
The cast bronze version is a later restrike of the 19th or 20th century.
