Medal - Opening of the western portion of the Gota Canal 1822 front Medal - Opening of the western portion of the Gota Canal 1822 back
Medal - Opening of the western portion of the Gota Canal 1822 photo
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Medal - Opening of the western portion of the Gota Canal

1822 year
Copper - 50 mm
Description
Location
Sweden
Type
Commemorative medals › Inauguration medals
Year
1822
Composition
Copper
Diameter
50 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-13
References
Numista
N#70184
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Two seated giants cross arms above an old ship sailing out of a channel. In the background an huge gate between rocks with ship mast behind

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FÖRENADE
ÅR 1822 DEN 23 och 24
SEPTEMBER