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Medal - Frederik V House of Oldenburg Anniversary; Icelandic Co.
1749 yearSilver | 29.28 g | 40.51 mm |
Location | Denmark |
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King | Frederick V (Frederik V) (1746-1766) |
Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
Year | 1749 |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 29.28 g |
Diameter | 40.51 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-11-12 |
Numista | N#147983 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crown above two rounded crests posed on a pedestal, on which another coat of arms leans (arms of Danish Icelandic Company). At foot of pedestal there is a winged caduceus a trident and cornucopia. At lower left a globe with the outline of Iceland and lower coast of Greenland. The entire scene is enlighted by a radiating sun in upper left
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LANDENES GLÆDE OG FLOR UNDER DEN OLDENBORGISCHE STAMMES REGIERING
FINMA
ISLAND
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D. XXIIX. OCT.
MDCCIL
Engraver: Georg Wilhelm Wahl