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Auction 74 12-13 Apr 2023
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Sweden, Gustav III (1746-1771-1792), Assassination, white metal medal, 1792, by C. H. Küchler, struck by Matthew Boulton, armoured bust r., rev. figure holds wreath over a tomb bedecked with military trophies, TAM MARTE - QUAM MERCURIO, 56mm. (Hild.98; Pollard 3), nearly extremely fine, rare in this metal
Gustav III was assassinated whilst attending a masked ball at the Royal Opera House, Stockholm, on 16 March 1792; shot by Jacob Johan Anckarström as part of a conspiracy of noblemen. He died from infections in the wound on 29 March; Anckarström, an army officer, was convicted and executed for regicide.
Estimate: 70 - 100 GBP
Gustav III was assassinated whilst attending a masked ball at the Royal Opera House, Stockholm, on 16 March 1792; shot by Jacob Johan Anckarström as part of a conspiracy of noblemen. He died from infections in the wound on 29 March; Anckarström, an army officer, was convicted and executed for regicide.
Estimate: 70 - 100 GBP