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Medal commemorating the capture of Wisby and Gothland, 1676
Medal commemorating the capture of Wisby and Gothland, 1676. Obverse: Bust of King Christian V in a long wig and armour (right) surrounded by trophies. Reverse: A lamb (facing left) carrying the Danish banner. Legend: 'AD DOMINVM PATRIAMQVE REDIT.' (He returns to his Lord and country.) Exergue: 'MAII AO . 1676.'
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC0436 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Sesemann, G. |
| Places: | Denmark |
| Events: | Scanian War: Battle of Öland, 1676; Scanian War: Battle of Bornholm, 1676 |
| Date made: | 1676 |
| People: | King Christian V of Denmark |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 44 mm |
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