Christian VII silver "Danish Asiatic Company" Medal 1768 MS61 NGC, Galster-466. 53mm. 74.4gm. By Daniel Jensen Adzel. Struck in celebration of the completion of the Danish Asiatic Company's commissioned equestrian statue placed in the courtyard of Amalienborg Palace. STATORI SUO Equestrian statue prancing left atop a plinth; INNUM BENEF P SOC COMM ASIATICA MDCCLXVIII in exergue // DIVO / FRIDERICO QVINTO / POPULI SUI / PATRI / GENERIS HUMANI / AMICO Legend in six lines framed by laurel wreath. One of a handful of popular Asiatic trade medals whose popularity has risen dramatically in recent years as a correlation to the popularity of Asian types. A gentle cabinet tone graces the Medal's entirety, adding to the advance visual character. Ex. Eric P. Newman Collection (Heritage Auction #3029, January 2014, Lot 30482) HID09801242017 © 2023 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

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