Historical Objects / Medals

Collection of Tyler Yates

Coronation of Charles XV of Sweden

Engraver:
J. E. Ericsson
Year:
1860
Country:
Sweden
Diameter:
50 mm
Obverse:
Busts of Charles XV and his wife Louise of the Netherlands facing right.
CAROLUS XV ET LUDOVICA REX ET REGINA SVEC. NORVEG. GOTH. ET VAND.
C. G. OVARNSTRÖM FORM.
J. E. ERICSSON SC.
Reverse:
Charles XV facing right towards a female figure who is clasping his right hand. Behind the woman is a shield with the three Swedish crowns and a lion laying down.
JUNCTA SALUS NOSTRA EST.
IN MEMOR. FESTI CORONAT. DIE III MAII MDCCCLX CELEBRATI ORDD. REGNI SVEC. C. F.
Handlingar p. 350 #14

Charles XV's coronation occurred on May 3, 1860 in Stockholm, Sweden.