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Medal - Foundation of the Royal Academy of Turku
Location | Sweden |
Year | 1733 |
Type | Commemorative medals/Inauguration medal |
Composition | Bronze |
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Shape | Round |
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Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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Period | |
Notice | Johann Karl von Hedlinger |
Reference(s) | Hild#CHR 7 |
Obverse description | Bust of Queen Chistina depicted as Greek goddess Minerva, with laureate helm and ornate coat. Engraver`s initials below bust |
Obverse lettering | CHRISTINA D G REGINA SVECIAE (Translation: Christina Queen of Sweden by the Grace of God) |
Obverse script | Latin |
Reverse description | Minerva`s owl perched on a stack on four books signifying the University four faculties. Date below, in exergue. |
Reverse lettering | ACADEMIA ABOAE CONSTITUTA.
1640. |
Reverse script | Latin |
Engraver | |
Mintage | 1733 - Minted in 1733 -
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Catalog ID | 2090706460 |
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