 Christian VII & Caroline Matilda Wedding Medal, 1766. Silver, 55.5mm, 87.7 grams. By Johann Hendrik Wolff. Galster 509. Extremely Fine. Obv. Royal couple r. Rev. Standing Hope, Latin RECVRRENTIBVS SIGNIS, reference to successful Danish-British royal marriages of the past. Light marks, handling. (Est. $150-$250)
Christian married the youngest sister of George III and the marriage was a disaster. The Queen took refuge in an affair with reforming Prime Minister Count Johann Friedrich von Struensee. He was beheaded after their connection was discovered, she was exiled to Celle where she died at age 24.
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