SWEDEN. Liberation of the Two Polish Princes Silver Medal, 1707.
48.45 mm; 29.23 gms. Carl XII (1697-1718). Heldebrand-pg. 537#102. Pyramid with the arms of Sweden, Netherlands, Poland and Saxony, four line inscription in exergue; Reverse: Violent surf near cliff. Struck to commemorate the liberation of Prince Jacob and Konstantin of Poland who were being held against their will by Augustus II. RARE and interesting. Surface marks. Flashy prooflike surfaces. Toned. CHOICE ALMOST UNCIRCULATED.
From the Demarete Collection.