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Acquisition de Saint Barthélémy par la Suède
| Location | France |
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| Year | 1984 |
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| Composition | Bronze |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing bare-headed bust of Gustav III in high relief, with flowing hair rendered in fine detail. The engraver's name LIUNGBERGER appears in the lower field below the truncation. A circular Latin legend runs along the rim. |
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| Obverse lettering | GUSTAVUS III • D • G • REX SVECIAE • LIUNGBERGER |
| Reverse description | A winged nude figure (genius or Victory) flies diagonally across the field, holding aloft a large banner or flag. Below, a detailed panoramic view of the island of Saint Barthélemy is depicted, showing buildings, a harbour with sailing vessels, and a coastline. Two Roman numeral dates appear in the exergue, separated by a horizontal line. A Latin legend curves along the upper rim. |
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