Medal - Frederik IV (Danish West India Co.) 1708 front Medal - Frederik IV (Danish West India Co.) 1708 back
Medal - Frederik IV (Danish West India Co.) 1708 photo
© Stacks Bowers

Medal - Frederik IV Danish West India Co.

1708 year
Silver 30.67 g 38.8 mm
Description
Location
Denmark
King
Frederick IV (Frederik IV) (1699-1730)
Type
Medals › Membership medals
Year
1708
Composition
Silver
Weight
30.67 g
Diameter
38.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-12
References
Numista
N#183147
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Armed merchant vessel sailing left on the high seas and flying the Danish ensign; Company's monogram on her stern. Island of St. Thomas at the extreme left, African Danish Guinea at the right. Date and legend below, in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HIS · IVNGIMVR · AMBAE

S. THOM. | GUI/NEA
_____________________
SOC · IND · OCCID ·
INSTAUR ·
17 ♥ 08

Engraver: Christian Wineke