Assasination and death of Gustav III
1793 year| Bronze | 82.14 g | 56 mm |
| Location | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Gustav III (1771-1792) |
| Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
| Year | 1793 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 82.14 g |
| Diameter | 56 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-13 |
| Numista | N#398021 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
A rectangular sarcophagus surmounted by a crowned vase on which the rays of a constellation descend. On the right, the figure of Renommée and, behind her, the symbols of Peace. On the left, a naked boy points to the scene of Gustav's assassination, in exergue Signed "C.H.K. FEC".
Script: Latin
Lettering: Légende au pourtour : "TAM MARTE QUAM MERCURIO". Sur le sarcophage "HEU MALE PEREMPTUS". En bas de la scène : "NATUS D.XXIIII JAN. MDCCXXXXVI. SUCC. D. XII. FEB. MDCCLXXI. TRUCID : D. XVI MART. MDCCXCII. OB. D. XXIX SUP. MENS. ET AN"
Engraver: Conrad Heinrich Küchler
Edge
Plain
Comment
Pollard# 3
Gustav III was shot during a masked ball held at the Royal Opera House, Stockholm, on 16 March 1792, but died of infections in the wound on 29 March. His assassin was an army officer, Jacob Johan Anckarström, who acted as part of a conspiracy of noblemen. Anckarström was tried, convicted and executed for regicide.
