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An image showing 'Medal commemorating the naval demonstration and the peace of Altona, 1689; obverse'
An image showing 'Medal commemorating the naval demonstration and the peace of Altona, 1689; reverse'
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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
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