


© Bruun Rasmussen Kunstauktioner
Medal of Christian V motto
1672 yearSilver | 58.40 g | 53 mm |
Location | Denmark |
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King | Christian V (1670-1699) |
Type | Commemorative medals › Personality medals |
Year | 1672 |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 58.40 g |
Diameter | 53 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-11-12 |
Numista | N#145486 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Personification of King's motto: Piety left as a veiled woman holding a open book and a scepter with the Crown of Denmark; right Justice also as a standing veiled woman with sword and a scale. Above the two figures the Hebrew letters for "Jehovah" are inside a radiating sun coming from clouds. King's motto in letters at sides.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
יהוה
PIETATE. ET | IUSTITIA.
IL
1672
Translation:
Jehovah
Piety and Justice
Engraver: Johan Linck