© Alexandr Prokofyev
© Alexandr Prokofyev
Medal - Willem II
1840 year| Copper | 5.3 g | 23.5 mm |
| Location | Netherlands |
|---|---|
| King | William II (1840-1849) |
| Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
| Year | 1840 |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.3 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-12 |
| Numista | N#152704 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Within a decorated border the end of legend from the Obv. around the book of the Constitution, with on top a staff and a scepter crossed underneath a crown. The date of inauguration 28 November 1840 is in Roman numerals.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
INGEHULDIGD
GRONDWET
XXVIII NOV: MDCCCXL.
Translation:
INAUGURATED
CONSTITUTION
XXVIII NOV: MDCCCXL.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Inauguration took place in Amsterdam.An example in the Rotterdam Museum:
