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Karl XII silver Specimen "Death of Karl XI" Medal 1697 SP53 PCGS, Hildebrand-452. 57mm. By A. Karlsteen. Struck on the death of Karl XI of Sweden, this elusive issue depicts the long-curled bust of the deceased King on the obverse, the date of his birth (November 24, 1655) written in the legend. The reverse, admirably engraved in ornate style, depicts the female personification of Sweden, mourning at Karl's sarcophagus, the Swedish lion and three-crowned shield at her sides.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/sweden/sweden-karl-xii-silver-specimen-death-of-karl-xi-medal-1697-sp53-pcgs-/a/3083-30618.s?type=CoinArchives3083
HID02906262019
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Estimate: 800-1200 USD
Karl XII silver Specimen "Death of Karl XI" Medal 1697 SP53 PCGS, Hildebrand-452. 57mm. By A. Karlsteen. Struck on the death of Karl XI of Sweden, this elusive issue depicts the long-curled bust of the deceased King on the obverse, the date of his birth (November 24, 1655) written in the legend. The reverse, admirably engraved in ornate style, depicts the female personification of Sweden, mourning at Karl's sarcophagus, the Swedish lion and three-crowned shield at her sides.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/sweden/sweden-karl-xii-silver-specimen-death-of-karl-xi-medal-1697-sp53-pcgs-/a/3083-30618.s?type=CoinArchives3083
HID02906262019
© 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 800-1200 USD