Frederick III, 1609-1670, King of Denmark and Norway 1648 [obverse] c. 1648

This is a silver medal, created by the artist Master H.L.T. around 1648, depicting Frederick III, King of Denmark and Norway. The medal is an oval, and it shows a profile portrait of the King in relief. Frederick III is depicted wearing a crown, ornate clothing and with a laurel wreath in his hair. The inscription around the medal states “FREDERICVS III. D.G. DANO:VAG:REX”, which translates to “Frederick III, by the Grace of God, King of Denmark and Norway". This work is an example of Renaissance style portraiture, characteristic of that era, with a focus on realistic representation and detail.