Medal commemorating the Battle of Öland, 1676

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Medal commemorating the Battle of Öland, 1676

Medal commemorating the Battle of Öland, 1676. Obverse: Bust of King Christian V of Denmark in a long wig, laureate, and armour (right). Legend: 'CHRISTIAN : V . REX . DAN : NOR : VAND : GOT :' (Christian V, King of Denmark, Norway, the Wends and Goths). Reverse: View of the action, a ship sinking (left), another on fire (right). Legend: 'PIETAS ET IVSTITIA.' (Faith and justice.) Exergue (continuing the legend): 'VICTORIAM CORONANT 1676.' (Crown the victory.)

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Object Details

ID:	MEC0374
Collection:	Coins and medals
Type:	Medal
Display location:	Not on display
Creator:	Unknown
Events:	Scanian War: Battle of Öland, 1676; Scanian War: Battle of Öland, 1676
Date made:	1676
People:	King Christian V of Denmark
Credit:	National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements:	Overall: 57 mm