SWEDEN. temp. Adolf Fredrik. 1751–1771. AR Medal (64mm, 99.00 g, 12h). On the Centennary of the Bank of the Estates of the Realm. By G. Ljungberger. Dated 1768 (in Roman numerals). Near EF.Electronic Auction 531 – Session 2 World Medals, Silver Sold For $ 1 200. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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SWEDEN. temp. Adolf Fredrik. 1751–1771. AR Medal (64mm, 99.00 g, 12h). On the Centennary of the Bank of the Estates of the Realm. By G. Ljungberger. Dated 1768 (in Roman numerals). FISCUS ORDINUM REGNI SVECIAE ·, male figure in classical attire standing slightly left, holding laurel branch and leaning on decorated column; to left dragon lying around tall wicker basket filled with coins and medals; G · L · below; HOLMIAE · in exergue / AMPLIATOR CIVIUM, river-god Nile reclining right within reeds on overturned urn from which water flows, holding grain ears; below knee, crocodile right; pal tree behind; two pyramids in background; IUBILEUM PRIM ·/MDCCLXVIII in two lines in exergue. Hildebrand II 45. Light iridescent toning, some scattered marks. Near EF. |