Historical
and Commemorative Medals
Collection of Benjamin Weiss
ST OLAF'S CATHEDRAL AT TRONDHEIM WIENER, Jacques: Norway, 1862, Bronze, 59 mm Also called Nidaros Cathedral in Tronheim, this is the finest cathedral in Norway and the scene of
the coronation of the Norwegian kings. Building was begun in the 11th
century and continued through the 12th and 13th centuries. It was repeatedly
burned but as often restored. In the 20th century it was expanded and
enriched with Vigeland sculptures. Woodcut as it looked before 1762
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