Carl von Linné 200 year anniversary

€450,604.00
LocationSweden
Year1978
TypeCommemorative medals/Personality medals
CompositionBronze
Weight18.12 g
Diameter35 mm
Thickness2 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain This medal was first designed for the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in 1758 and produced in silver.
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Obverse descriptionA portrait of Carl von Linné facing right. Surrounded by a text. The margin is ribbed.
Obverse letteringC.LINNAEUS EQV.AUR.ARCHIAT.ET.PR.UPS. D.F
(Translation: Carl von Linné, Knight of the Golden Spur, Chief Physician, and Professor in Uppsala.)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionThree 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 letteringILLUSTRAT
(Translation: Illuminates)
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
MintageND (1978)  - -
Catalog ID2277062150
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