CNG 88, Lot: 1997. Estimate $300. Sold for $320. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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DENMARK. Christian VII. King of Denmark and Norway, 1766-1808. AR Medal (56mm, 92.91 g, 12h). Commemorating the Coronation of Christian VII. By D. J. Adzer. Dated 1767
in Roman numerals. CHRISTIANUS VII · D · G · REX DAN · NORV · VAND · GOTH ·, laureate head right / DIVINIS AUSPICIIS (
under divine auspices), Christian kneeling left, wearing robes and reaching for crown and scepter on draped footstool to left; in background, book set upon draped table; in two lines in exergue, UNCTUS D. I MAJ./MDCCLXVII (
crowned on the 1st of May). Galster 464. Good VF, toned, a few nicks and marks. Rare. Only 200 medals struck.
Ex Künker 183 (14 March 2011), lot 1586.