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Johan Göransson Gyllenstierna, Politician

Location Sweden
Year 1857
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Period 19th century
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Obverse description Draped bust of Johan Göransson Gyllenstierna facing right, wearing a voluminous curled wig, in high relief. The circumferential legend arcs around the upper field, with the engraver's initials 'L.A.' appearing in the lower field beneath the truncation.
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Reverse description A Viking longship sailing left, with a large billowing sail, a dragon-head prow, and an armoured figure standing amidships; stars appear above the mast along with a pennant. The circumferential legend arcs around the upper field, with a two-line inscription in the lower exergue giving the date of death in Roman numerals.
Reverse script Latin
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