Denmark Frederick VI (Frederik VI) (1808-1839) Christian III Bronze Medal 1836 300th Anniversary of the introduction of Reformation in Denmark

300th Anniversary of the introduction of Reformation in Denmark

Obverse

Head of King Christian III facing 3/4 left.

Script: Latin

Lettering: CHRISTIANUS III REX DANIÆ

Translation: Christian III King of Denmark

Engraver: Christen Christensen

Reverse

Two veiled female figures shake hands above altar with a cup above. Left laureate figure represents Denmark (thanks to the small Danish shield placed near her legs) and has a long staff in left hand; right capped figure represents Religion (small swan at right of her legs, symbol of purity) and holds a Bible in left arm, near her brest.
Two lines of text with date anniversary in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
EVANGELIIS VERITAS RESTITUTA
SOLLEMN: SECUL: TERT:
D. XXX : OCTOBR. MDCCCXXXVI

Engraver: Christen Christensen

Composition Bronze
Weight 70.15 g
Diameter 55 mm

Ref: Bergsøe# 117

About Uncirculated and very attractive

Scarce