Medal - 17. Mai 1899 Ibsen and Nansen; bronze
Features
| Location |
Norway
 |
|---|---|
| King |
Oscar II (1872-1905)
|
| Type | Commemorative medals › Event medals |
| Year | 1899 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round with a loop |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Number | N# 507993 |
| References | Kvist 17. mai# 40d Kjetil Kvist; 2001. Katalog over 17. mai-medaljer. Samlerforl., Oslo, Norway. , Støren/Holst# 174 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
Busts of Henrik Ibsen and Fridtjof Nansen facing right, surrounded by inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
·DYB·SOM·IBSEN·STÆRK·SOM·NANSEN·BLOMSTER·SØG·TIL·FRIHEDSKRANSEN·
I. T.
Translation: Deep as Ibsen, strong as Nansen, seek flowers for the wreath of freedom.
Engraver: Ivar Throndsen
Reverse
Open book with rays above. Plaque with inscription at the bottom, oak and spruce wreath below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IBSENS
VÆRKER
⋆17DE MAI⋆
1899
Translation:
Ibsen's works.
17th of May.
Engraver: Ivar Throndsen
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
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