April 12, 2024
1975 HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN CENTENARY FAIRY TALE 20oz SILVER MEDAL COLLECTION
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1975 Denmark eight piece Hans Christian Andersen Silver Fairy Tale Medal Collection in excellent condition. Issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the death of Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) - Denmark's world famous storyteller. The medals come housed in the original case of issue and all are hallmarked on their edges. The medals commemorate eight of Andersen's well-known fairy tales which are the themes for the reverse designs. They are: The Ugly DucklingThe Little Match GirlThe Flying TrunkThe Tinder-BoxWilly WinkyNumbskull JackThe Shepherdess and the Chimney SweepThumbelina. The obverse of each medal bears a portrait of Andersen, each in a different pose. Designed by Harold Salomon and struck by Anders Nyborg A/S in .925 Silver. Each medal has a 50mm diameter and weighs approx 86 grams. Total weight is 691 grams ( 20.55 oz troy of Pure Silver). Photos are of the actual collection being sold. Royal Mail Special Delivery (UK) and International Signed-For postage services both include full insurance cover. Please view my other items, POSTAGE WILL ALWAYS BE COMBINED FOR MULTIPLE PURCHASES. See my m e page for full details of all my listings. Thank you for your interest.
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