Carl von Linné (100 year anniversary) 1878 front Carl von Linné (100 year anniversary) 1878 back
Carl von Linné (100 year anniversary) 1878 photo
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Carl von Linné 100 year anniversary

1878 year
Bronze 79.02 g 56 mm
Description
Location
Sweden
King
Oscar II (1872-1907)
Type
Commemorative medals › Personality medals
Year
1878
Composition
Bronze
Weight
79.02 g
Diameter
56 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-13
References
Numista
N#390686
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Text within a laurel-crown. Surrounded by text and the same pattern as on the obverse.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FLORET PER SECULA FAMA

NATUS
MDCCVII
DENATUS
MDCCLXXVIII

Translation:
FLOWERS THROUGH THE CENTURIES OF FAME
Born
1707
Dead
1778

Engraver: Lea Ahlborn

Designer: Gustaf Ljungberger

Edge

Plain

Comment

Lea Ahlborn struck this medal as an imitation of Gustaf Ljungberger.