Greece
Medal - Greek War of Independence ND (1836) front Medal - Greek War of Independence ND (1836) back
Medal - Greek War of Independence ND (1836) photo
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Medal - Greek War of Independence ND (1836) front Medal - Greek War of Independence ND (1836) back
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Medal - Greek War of Independence ND

1836 year
Bronze 52.18 g 44 mm
Description
Location
 Greece
King
 Otto (1832-1862)
Type
 Medals › Commemorative medals
Year
 1836
Composition
 Bronze
Weight
 52.18 g
Diameter
 44 mm
Shape
 Round
Technique
 Milled
Demonetized
 Yes
Updated
 2024-11-12
References
Numista
 N#118470
Rarity index
 95%

Reverse

Scene featuring personifications of France, Great Britain, and Russia uplifting that of Greece

Lettering: Ο ΚΥΡΙΟΣ ΤΩΝ ΔΥΝΑΜΕΩΝ ΜΕΘ' ΗΜΩΝ

Comment

From an interesting and rare series of 12 medals struck on the occasion of the marriage of King Otho and Queen Amelia in 1836.

See also

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