Denmark Medal 1822 Frederick VII. Recovery of the King from Disease. aXF

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1822, Denmark, Frederick VI. Recovery of the King from Disease. Silver Medal.

Mint Year: 1839
Medallist: J. Conradsen
Mint Place: Copenhagen
References: Bergsøe 93; BDM I, 451.
Denomination: Medal - Recovery of the King from Disease.
Condition: Minor scratches, digs and tooling spots in fields, otherwise a about XF!
Material: Silver
Weight: 56.71gm
Diameter: 46mm


Obverse: Head of Frederick VI of Denmark right. Medallist´s signature (CONRADSEN) inside bust truncation.
Legend: FREDERIK DEN SIETTE DANMARKS KONGE .

Reverse: Fire burning on top of altar, which is decorated with the rod of Asclepius (symbol for medicine and health care).
Legend: SALVO REGE SALVA PATRIA .
Exergue: MDCCCXXII.



The Rod of Asclepius, also known as the Staff of Aesculapius, is a serpent-entwined rod wielded by the Greek god Asclepius, a deity in Greek mythology associated with healing and medicine. In modern times, it is the predominant symbol for medicine and health care



Frederick VI (Christiansborg, 28 January 1768 - Amalienborg, 3 December 1839) reigned as King of Denmark (13 March 1808 - 3 December 1839), and as king of Norway (13 March 1808 - 7 February 1814). His mother, Queen Caroline Mathilde, was a sister of King George III of the United Kingdom.

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