© LEA_Lars
© LEA_Lars
Carl von Linné 100 year anniversary
1878 year| Bronze | 79.02 g | 56 mm |
| 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 |
| 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.
