Medal - Gustav III (New ships launched in Carlscrona to secure naval trade) 1779 front Medal - Gustav III (New ships launched in Carlscrona to secure naval trade) 1779 back
Medal - Gustav III (New ships launched in Carlscrona to secure naval trade) 1779 photo
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Medal - Gustav III New ships launched in Carlscrona to secure naval trade

1779 year
Bronze 26.11 g 42.3 mm
Description
Location
Sweden
Type
Medals › Commemorative medals
Year
1779
Composition
Bronze
Weight
26.11 g
Diameter
42.3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-13
References
Numista
N#151438
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Ship at sea with trident and caduceus at back to the right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SECURITAS COMMERCIORUM VINDICATA
G L.
CAROLICORONA // DIE IV IUNII // MDCCLXXIX

Engraver: Gustav Ljungberg

Edge

Plain

Comment

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