SWEDEN. Oscar II/Masonic Bronze Medal, 1900. CHOICE UNCIRCULATED.
Hernqvist-134; Anderberg-p. 140, 31. By A. Lindberg. Diameter: 58mm; Weight: 82.22 gms. Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the St. Andreas Lodge "Nordic Circle" in Stockholm. Obverse: OSCAR II SVERIGES NORGES Goulet OCH VEND KONUNG, bust left in military attire; Reverse: + MINNE AF HUNDRAARIGT ARBETE + / 1800 NORDISKA CIRKELN 1900, crowned coat-of-arms of the lodge, with swords crossed at the top, and with interior design of: radiant hexagram containing the letter G (representing geometry or the Great Architect of the Universe), battleax, triangular key, and skull and crossbones; all over laurel wreath, with tassel surrounding. Edge: Plain. Brown-bronze surfaces, with some underlying brilliance. A SCARCE and highly interesting masonic-related type.
Estimate: $75 - $1500