Baldwin's of St. James's
Auction 54 9 Dec 2020
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Commemorative Medals, Denmark, Frederick III (1609-1648-1670), the granting a new coat of arms to the city of Copenhagen, 24 June 1661, oval silver medal, composed of two clichés joined at the rim, by HLT, signed in monogram, armoured bust of the King r., long, curled hair, FRIDERICVS III DG DA NO VA G REX, rev. the new arms, three towers rising above water, lion supporters, three helms and flags, military trophies below, 47.5 x 35mm. (cf. Galster 108 var), extremely fine and deeply toned, extremely rare
*ex A. H. Baldwin vault
ex. O'Byrne Collection
The coat of arms of Copenhagen was granted by Frederick III to commend the citizens for repelling the Swedish siege and attack of 1658-1659. The medal was given to a select number of the city's defenders.
(1500-2000 GBP)
*ex A. H. Baldwin vault
ex. O'Byrne Collection
The coat of arms of Copenhagen was granted by Frederick III to commend the citizens for repelling the Swedish siege and attack of 1658-1659. The medal was given to a select number of the city's defenders.
(1500-2000 GBP)