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SWEDEN. Kristina. 1632–1654. AR Medal (55x45mm, 44.8 g, 12h). Continued Support for German Protestants. By Johann Rethe. Struck circa 1643. * CHRISTINA D : G : SUEC : GOTH : VAND : Q : DES : REGI, crowned bust facing slightly left / * ÆTHEREUM NUMEN DIADEMATA CELSA UETUR, Kristina seated facing on pile of arms, holding olive branch and globus cruciger, being crowned by Genius flying downward from clouds, holding crown and scepter; above to right, arm emerging from cloud and clutching sword; above, radiant name of God in Hebrew; view of Riga in background. Cf. Künker 145, lot 7129 (for another example). Rich cabinet toning. In NGC encapsulation 3733367-034, graded AU 58.
From the DMS Collection. Ex Eric P. Newman Collection (Heritage 3029, 14 January 2014), lot 30971.
Kristina's father, the great king Gustavus Adolphus, had entered into the Thirty Years' War to support the Protestant cause in Germany and the Baltic area, a conflict that ultimately cost him his life. After his death at the battle of Lützen, Count Axel Oxentierna governed as regent on behalf of the young queen, and continued to prosecute the war. This medal honors Kristina for that continued support. Ironically, the queen herself disagreed with her regent, and when she reached her majority in 1644 advocated for peace with the Catholic powers.
From the DMS Collection. Ex Eric P. Newman Collection (Heritage 3029, 14 January 2014), lot 30971.
Kristina's father, the great king Gustavus Adolphus, had entered into the Thirty Years' War to support the Protestant cause in Germany and the Baltic area, a conflict that ultimately cost him his life. After his death at the battle of Lützen, Count Axel Oxentierna governed as regent on behalf of the young queen, and continued to prosecute the war. This medal honors Kristina for that continued support. Ironically, the queen herself disagreed with her regent, and when she reached her majority in 1644 advocated for peace with the Catholic powers.