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Description: | Commemorative medal depicting Norwegian astronomer Christopher Hansteen (1784-1873). Obverse: Head of Christopher Hansteen (left). Legend: 'CHRISTOPHORO HANSTEEN.' Reverse: A wreath of laurel and oak leaves tied at the base, a five-pointed star at the top. Legend: 'SOLENNIA SEMISECULARIA GRATULATUR . UNIV: REG: FRED: MDCCCLVI.' Inscription: 'SPLENDET IN ORBE DECUS.'
caption: Commemorative medal depicting Christopher Hansteen (1784-1873); obverse
caption: Commemorative medal depicting Christopher Hansteen (1784-1873); reverse | Publisher: | "http://collections.rmg.co.uk/" | Rights holder: | "Royal Museums Greenwich" | Subjects: | Hansteen medals B. Bergstien Christopher | Source: | Royal Museums Greenwich | Identifier: | http://collections.rmg.co.uk/collections... | Go to resource |
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