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1786 Denmark Louise Augusta (1771-1843) Silver Medal by Daniel Friedrich Loos. Silver: 42MM./27.52 gms. Obv: Bust of Louise Augusta to right. Legend LOUISE AUGUSTA HERTUGINDE AF AUGUSTENBORG. Signe LOOS. Rev: The Three Graces at altar inscribed with her date of birth. Legend CHARITERNES ROSER TLI.PRYD FOR DIG CHTHERE FORKENE SIG. Louise Auguste of Denmark, officially daughter of King Christian VII and Queen Mathilde, but accepted that her natural father was Johann Friedrich Struensee, royal physician and at the time of her birth. Regent in all but name. At the age of 14 she was married to the 20 year old Duke Frederich Christian II at Christianborg Castle. |
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