Carl von Linné 200 year anniversary

Location Sweden
Year 1978
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Bronze
Weight 18.12 g
Diameter 35 mm
Thickness 2 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge Plain
Period
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description A portrait of Carl von Linné facing right. Surrounded by a text. The margin is ribbed.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering C.LINNAEUS EQV.AUR.ARCHIAT.ET.PR.UPS. D.F
(Translation: Carl von Linné, Knight of the Golden Spur, Chief Physician, and Professor in Uppsala.)
Reverse description Three crowns in the center. The crowns are made of flowers and animals. The word `ILLUSTRAT` is above the crowns. Several rays of lights comes out from this word. Margin is ribbed.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering ILLUSTRAT
(Translation: Illuminates)
Mintage
Numisquare ID 2277062150
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