Christopher Eimer
Coins & Medals Bought and Sold est. 1971
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Medals
Reference:4592 King Gustav II Adolf of Sweden, 1629
Draped and armoured bust of Gustav II Adolf three-quarters right, his head laureated, elements of which have been enamelled; the fields beautifully chased. / Six-line inscription below a radiate. The fields stippled. A raised, continuous wreath border on each side, enamelled in green.
Silver-gilt, cast. 62 mm. in diameter.
Condition: Extremely fine, once with a loop on the top edge.
Notes:
A most attractive and rare medal.
References:
Hildebrand 1, 140,73.