Carl von Linné 1961 front Carl von Linné 1961 back
Carl von Linné 1961 photo
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Carl von Linné

1961 year
Silver 33.66 g 40 mm
Description
Location
Sweden
Issuing entity
Karolinska Mediko-Kirurgiska Institutet
King
Gustaf VI Adolf (1950-1973)
Type
Medals › Commemorative medals
Year
1961
Composition
Silver
Weight
33.66 g
Diameter
40 mm
Thickness
2.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-13
References
Numista
N#317930
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

A text is written in raised letters around the edge.
In the middle are three reliefs in a row: a vase with a snake wrapped around it, the staff of Asclepius (the Greek god of medicine), and a strutting rooster in profile.

Script: Latin

Lettering: Kungl. Karolinska Mediko-Kirurgiska Institutet

Edge

Smooth. With stamps.

Comment

A commemorative medal given to participants of the conference.