Medal - Queen Christina`s anger toward the behavior of France

€106,028.00
LocationSweden
Year1685
TypeCommemorative medals/Historical medal
CompositionSilver
Weight90.43 g
Diameter62 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Hild#CHR 92
Obverse descriptionFull bust of Queen Christina facing right
Obverse letteringREGINA CHRISTINA
(Translation: Queen Christina)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionA woman in antique robe and armor (symbolizing Sweden), lying on her shield and spear, receives God`s helping hand coming out of clouds. On the right a crowned cock (King of France) is escaping. Legend in exergue below figures.
Reverse letteringA SOCIO DERELICTA A DEO RESTITVTA SVETIA
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
MintageND (1685)  - First type; Hildebrand #92 -
ND (1685)  - Second type; Hildebrand #92a -
ND (1685)  - Third type; Hildebrand #92b -
Catalog ID1470442700
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