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Medal - 17. Mai 1898 Henrik Wergeland; silver

Features

Location Norway
King Oscar II (1872-1905)
Type Commemorative medals › Event medals
Year 1898
Composition Silver
Weight 4.7 g
Diameter 23 mm
Shape Round with a loop
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Number
N#
390218
References Kvist 17. mai# 37a, 37ax
Kjetil Kvist; 2001. Katalog over 17. mai-medaljer. Samlerforl., Oslo, Norway.
, Støren/Holst# 154
Ragnar Støren, Hans Holst; 1937. Myntgravør Ivar Throndsens medaljer, jetonger og merker = Coin Engraver Ivar Throndsen's Medals, Tokens, and Badges. Numismatic Cabinet of the University of Oslo: Myntkabinett, Oslo, Norway.

Commemorative issue

Constitution Day

Series: 17. Mai Medalje

Obverse

Portrait of Henrik Wergeland facing right, inscription above.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HENRIK WERGELAND
I. T.

Engraver: Ivar Throndsen

Reverse

Crowned Norwegian lion on a shield, dandelion and bellflower wreath behind, years above. Surrounded by two solid rings with inscription around it.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
⋆ ,,17DE MAI VELSIGNTE BLANDT DAGE
1814
1898
ALTID DU SKJØNNERE VENDER TILBAGE'' H. W. ⋆

Translation: 17th of May, blessed amongst days, you always return more beautiful.

Engraver: Ivar Throndsen

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC References
1898  Photo 100 $ 63 $ 70 $ 75 Kvist 17. mai# 37a
Kjetil Kvist; 2001. Katalog over 17. mai-medaljer. Samlerforl., Oslo, Norway.
With loop
1898  Kvist 17. mai# 37ax
Kjetil Kvist; 2001. Katalog over 17. mai-medaljer. Samlerforl., Oslo, Norway.
Reproduction, without loop

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold Medal - 17. Mai 1898 (Henrik Wergeland; silver)
Multiple sales of the same specimen:
Oslo Myntgalleri
Auction 34
Lot 531
Internet Archive
6 May 2023 1898 – Kvist 17. mai# 37a – With loop AU USD 75.00
(NOK 700.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold Medal - 17. Mai 1898 (Henrik Wergeland; silver)
Oslo Myntgalleri
Auction 14
Lot 201
Internet Archive
12 May 2018 1898 – Kvist 17. mai# 37a – With loop AU USD 91.07
(NOK 850.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold Medal - 17. Mai 1898 (Henrik Wergeland; silver)
Oslo Myntgalleri
Auction 14
Lot 202
Internet Archive
12 May 2018 1898 – Kvist 17. mai# 37a – With loop VF USD 53.57
(NOK 500.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold Medal - 17. Mai 1898 (Henrik Wergeland; silver)Picture 1 of a sold Medal - 17. Mai 1898 (Henrik Wergeland; silver)
Oslo Myntgalleri
Auction 13
Lot 129
Internet Archive
25 Nov 2017 1898 – Kvist 17. mai# 37a – With loop VF USD 85.71
(NOK 800.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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