Commemorative Medals, Sweden, Frederick I (1676–1720-1751), his return from Hesse, copper medal, 1731, by Johann Carl Hedlinger (1691-1771), bust of the King r., mantle around armour, rev. globe with three Swedish crowns, zodiac above, between clouds, centered on Sagittarius, NVNC FELIX, 54mm. (Felder 117; Hild.II, 46), good very fine
Frederick had succeeded to the title of Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel in 1730, and appointed his brother William as Governor.
The Alan Irvine Collection of Historical and Artistic Medals (120-160 GBP)