Medal commemorating the capture of Marstrand, 1719

Medal commemorating the capture of Marstrand, 1719. Obverse: Bust of King Frederick IV in a long wig and drapery resting on a shelf (right). Legend: 'DOMINVS MIHI ADIVTOR.' (The Lord is my Helper.) Exergue: 'FRIDERIC . III . D . G . REX . DAN . NOR . VAN . GOT .' (Frederick IV, by the grace of God, King of Denmark, Norway, the Wends and Goths.) Reverse: View of Marstrand and castle above, a rocky peninsula, ships below in middle distance. Legend: 'GVDS NAADERIGE HAAND . SOM GIVER SEYR OG AERE . HAR MARSTRAND BRAGT DERTIL DEND DANSKE FLAG AT BAERE.' (God's merciful hand which bestows victory and glory has caused Marstrand to fly the Danish flag.) Exergue: '1719 D . 25 . IULY.'

Object Details

ID: MEC0442
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Wineke, C.
Places: Denmark
Events: Great Northern War: Capture of Marstrand, 1719
Date made: 1719
People: King Frederick V of Denmark
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 50 mm
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