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Frederick vi, Tercentenary of the Reformation, 1817, a silver medal by S.A. Jacobson, bust left, reverse Pietas at altar, 55mm (Slg. Belli 2082; BDM VII, 475; Coll. Stucker 199). Extremely fine and practically as struck with brilliant fields, attractively toned, rare (£120-150)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Historical Medals - The Property of a European Collector.

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Frederick VI (1768-1839) was the last Danish king to rule Norway, which he lost after Napoleon was defeated in 1814. The balance of his reign was a time of economic depression, a theme reflected on this medal