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Commemorative medal depicting Christopher Hansteen (1784-1873)
Commemorative medal depicting Norwegian astronomer Christopher Hansteen (1784-1873). Obverse: Head of Christopher Hansteen (left). Legend: 'CHRISTOPHORO HANSTEEN.' Reverse: A wreath of laurel and oak leaves tied at the base, a five-pointed star at the top. Legend: 'SOLENNIA SEMISECULARIA GRATULATUR . UNIV: REG: FRED: MDCCCLVI.' Inscription: 'SPLENDET IN ORBE DECUS.'
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC2670 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Bergstien, B. |
| Date made: | 1856 |
| People: | Bergstien, B.; Hansteen, Christopher Hansteen, Christopher |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Airy Collection |
| Measurements: | Overall: 38 mm |