Medal - 17. Mai 1897 Farmer boy; silver
Features
| Location |
Norway
 |
|---|---|
| King |
Oscar II (1872-1905)
|
| Type | Commemorative medals › Event medals |
| Year | 1897 |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.9 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round with a loop |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Number | N# 391347 |
| References | Kvist 17. mai# 33a, 33ax Kjetil Kvist; 2001. Katalog over 17. mai-medaljer. Samlerforl., Oslo, Norway. , Støren/Holst# 144 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
Boy in traditional clothes holding axe and shield with Norwegian Lion. Menhir, lighthouse, fishermen, mountains and town house in background.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
JEG VIL VÆRGE MIT LAND
NORGES
RIGES
GRUNDLOV
EIDSVOLD
17DE MAI
1814
Iv. THRONDSEN. F.
Translation:
I will protect my land.
The Kingdom of Norway's constitution.
17th of May.
Engraver: Ivar Throndsen
Reverse
Inscription inside an oak and laurel wreath, shining star above. Beaded rim on the rim.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
17DE
MAI
1897.
Translation: 17th of May.
Engraver: Ivar Throndsen
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| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | References | |||||||
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| 1897 | 
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200 | Kvist 17. mai# 33a Kjetil Kvist; 2001. Katalog over 17. mai-medaljer. Samlerforl., Oslo, Norway. |
With loop | |||||||||||
| 1897 | Kvist 17. mai# 33ax Kjetil Kvist; 2001. Katalog over 17. mai-medaljer. Samlerforl., Oslo, Norway. |
Reproduction, without loop | |||||||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 100
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Version | Grade | Sold price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  |
Oslo Myntgalleri Auction 14 Lot 200 
|
12 May 2018 | 1897 – Kvist 17. mai# 33a – With loop | UNC |
USD 85.80
(NOK 800.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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| © Oslo Myntgalleri | ||||||
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Oslo Myntgalleri Auction 34 Lot 530
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6 May 2023 | 1897 – Kvist 17. mai# 33a – With loop | XF |
USD 117.98
(NOK 1100.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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| © Oslo Myntgalleri | ||||||
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