Medal - Frederik V (House of Oldenburg Anniversary; Icelandic Co.) 1749 front Medal - Frederik V (House of Oldenburg Anniversary; Icelandic Co.) 1749 back
Medal - Frederik V (House of Oldenburg Anniversary; Icelandic Co.) 1749 photo
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Medal - Frederik V House of Oldenburg Anniversary; Icelandic Co.

1749 year
Silver 29.28 g 40.51 mm
Description
Location
Denmark
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
References
Numista
N#147983
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
____________
D. XXIIX. OCT.
MDCCIL

Engraver: Georg Wilhelm Wahl

Comment

Made by request of the Danish Icelandic Company