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Medal commemorating the naval demonstration and the peace of Altona, 1689
Medal commemorating the naval demonstration and the peace of Altona, 1689. Obverse: Bust of King Charles XI of Sweden in a long wig, laureate, armour and mantle (right). Legend: 'CAROLVS . XI . DEI . GRATIA . REX . SVE .' Reverse: The Swedish and Dutch fleets drawn up in parallel lines facing each other; above, an eagle in flight holding two palm branches in either talon. Legend: 'SISTIT PAX OBVIA CLASSES.' Exergue: 'MARE BALTHICVM . 1689 .'
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC0380 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Meibus, A. |
| Places: | Germany |
| Events: | Peace of Altona, 1689 |
| Date made: | 1689 |
| People: | King Charles XI of Sweden |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 52 mm |