Karel Augustus de Struensee, Deens staatsman 1796

This 1796 silver medal by Abraham Abramson depicts Danish statesman, Karel Augustus de Struensee, in profile on the obverse. The reverse shows a figure representing the "Custodian of the Law" standing on a plinth with a scroll in hand. The medal, measuring 4.2 cm in diameter, commemorates Struensee's life and legacy, likely representing a time when he held a significant position within the Danish government. It is a small but intricate example of portraiture and symbolism within the context of historical medals.