Medal - Frederik IV Land militias
1701 year| Silver | 50 g | 47.77 mm |
| Location | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick IV (Frederik IV) (1699-1730) |
| Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
| Year | 1701 |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 50 g |
| Diameter | 47.77 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-12 |
| Numista | N#182896 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tall obelisk with the crowned monogram of King Frederik IV on tip; two line of text on the lower part of the obelisk, and four on its pedestal. Above the obelisk tip the radiant name of Jesus in Hebrew lightens the country (meaning that King's action are drown by God); while central part of the obelisk is hidden in clouds from which on each side an arm comes out. On the left the arm handles a rake and a scythe; while the right arm handles a sword and a rifle. A fortified city is on background, at right. while in foreground there are wheat fields.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEO FAVENTE | REGE IUBENTE.
POSTER / SAC
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APTATO / CASTRIS / AGRI / COLA
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HÆC COLIT ILLA TUETUR
A. CITR.
MDCCI.
Engraver: Christian Wineke
