Medal commemorating the capture of Helsingborg, 1676

Medal commemorating the capture of Helsingborg, 1676. Obverse: A view, of Helsingborg and harbour, distant coastline. Legend (on a ribbon above): 'HELSINGBVRG'. Reverse: Stern view of a battleship under sail in foreground entering a harbour between two columns, each flying the Danish flag and marked with the cipher and crown of King Christian V. Legend: 'ARBITRIVM RECUPER[ATVM].' (Dominion regained.)

Object Details

ID: MEC0437
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: C. Schneider
Places: Denmark
Events: Scanian War: Capture of Helsingborg, 1676
Date made: 1676
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 39 mm
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