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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 |
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