Denmark Battle of Kronborg Silver Medal 1658 by Jeremias Hercules Rare

Commemorative issue

Battle of Kronborg during the Dano-Swedish War

Obverse

Furious naval battle in the sea around the Castle of Kronborg, visible on the right. A ship is sinking at the bottom, solid ring on the rim.

Engraver: Jeremias Hercules

Reverse

Aereal view of the Port of Copenhagen with many ships. Skyline of the city in the background. A flying banner with inscription in the sky above, solid ring on the rim.

Script: Latin (cursive)

Lettering: Hafnia Daniæ

Translation: Port of Denmark.

Engraver: Jeremias Hercules

Mint

Copenhagen, Denmark (?-1739)

31.7 g, 46.5 mm

Galster# 83, Ossbahr# 21, Van Loon II# II 445

Bold Very Fine and Rare