1931, Denmark. Copenhagen Fire Insurance Bicentennial. Silver Medal.
Mint Year: 1931 Denomination: Medal - Copenhagen Fire Insurance, Bicentennial of Founding. Condition: Struck with matted dies, minor marks in reverse, ohterwise AU-UNC! Material: Silver Weight: 41.26gm Diameter: 43mm
Obverse: Divine eye shining upon triple-crested oval coat-of-arms of the City of Copenhagen, supported by two lions, which are standing on war trophies. Year of the founding of the Copenhagen Fire Insurance (17-31) split in fields below, and it´s motto around. Legend: GUDS OEYES WAGT ER WERKETS MAGT Translated: "God´s eyes are the power of work."
Reverse: Crowned three-parted shield with arms of Denmark, Sweden and Norway, firefighting implements below. Anniversary dates (1731-1931) and "BC" letters inside oval medallions at sides.
Kjøbenhavns Brandforsikring, founded in 1731, was the first Danish provider of fire insurance in Denmark. It existed as an independent enterprise until 1976 and is now part of Tryg. The company's last headquarters was the Gustmeyer House at Ved Stranden 14 in central Copenhagen.