Christine (1632-1654). Medal in the module of 4 thalers, death of King Gustav II Adolphus and repatriation of his body to Stockholm 1633, Wolgast.

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NGC TOLED DETAILS (6640704-001).
Av. GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS MAGNUS; DEI GRATIA; SUECOR: GOTHOR: ET VANDALOR: REX AUGUSTUS. The King's body on the ground, cuirassed, his sword at his side, resting on cushions. In the sky, angels in the clouds under the radiant name of God in Hebrew and motto EUGE SERVE FIDELIS between the rays; on the left, inscriptions VEL MORTUUM FUGIUNT. In the background, a scene from the Battle of Lützen.
Rv. :DUX GLORIOS: PRINC: PIUS HEROS INVICT: VICTOR INCOMPARAB: TRIUMPH: FELIX & GERM: LIBERATOR: A° 1633. Gustavus II Adolphus holding sword and Gospels, in a trige of Pegasi to left, riding the hydra of discord. Behind, Justice with scales and Liberty, with hat on pike, both crowning the King. Above, motto ET VITA ET MORTE TRIVMPHO.

Delz.439 - Dav.LS272 ; Silver - 113.3 g - 74.5 mm - 10 h

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MDC AUCTION n° 14: Selection of coins, medals and banknotes; and Jean Lecompte's collection of colonial coins.

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