© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
Medal - The fire of Copenhagen Bronze
1795 year| Bronze | 24.70 g | 36.5 mm |
| Location | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Christian VII (1766-1808) |
| Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
| Year | 1795 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 24.70 g |
| Diameter | 36.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-12 |
| Numista | N#151319 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Veiled and armored female figure with towered crown (representing the City of Copenhagen) flees from burning palace to search the help of God Neptune. Neptune points left to the rescuer in Roman costume (Crown Prince Frederik). Five lines text below, in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REDNING VED KONGELIG
FADERHULD
KIOBENHAVN
DEN 5-7 IUNII
1795
Engraver: Daniel Friedrich Loos
