Medal - Frederik III (Death of King; gold issue) ND (1670) front Medal - Frederik III (Death of King; gold issue) ND (1670) back
Medal - Frederik III (Death of King; gold issue) ND (1670) photo
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Medal - Frederik III Death of King; gold issue ND

1670 year
Gold 17.20 g -
Description
Location
Denmark
King
Frederick III (Frederik III) (1648-1670)
Type
Medals › Commemorative medals
Year
1670
Composition
Gold
Weight
17.20 g
Size
32 mm
Shape
Klippe
Updated
2024-11-12
References
Numista
N#211403
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Inside a circle an inscribed obelisk is set in a landscape with a lion crouched before it; setting sun in background. A script with titles of King is above the obelisk, within the circle. Dates of birth, death, reign and coronation in corners.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DAN . NOR . VAN . GOT . REX.
NATVS | .18. Mart. 1609.
CORONATVS | 23. Nouemb. 1648.
OBIIT | 9. Febr. 1670.
REGNAVIT | Annos. 22.

Translation:
King of Denmark (DAN), Norway (NOR), the Wends (VAN) and the Goths (GOT).
Born march 18th 1609
Enthroned 23rd november 1648
Death february 9th 1670
Reigned for 22 years