300th Anniversary of the Death of Charles IX of Sweden
Engraver:
Erik Lindberg
Year:
1911
Country:
Sweden
Diameter:
55 mm
Obverse:
Charles IX facing left holding a scepter and wearing a sword in a hilt. Around him is a wreath, below, a window sill. Below the window sill is the symbol of the city: a heraldic vase.
CAROLUS·IX·EX·URBIS·WASA·CONDITOR
A·D· MDCXI
ERIK LINDBERK
Reverse:
An altar with a flame burning. The altar is surrounded at is base by a vine with leaves. Behind the altar is the city skyline.
EXORIARI
TRECENTORUM·ANNORUM MEMORES·CIVES
A·D· MCMXI
This medal commemorates the 300th anniversary of the city of Vaasa, Sweden (written as 'Wasa' on the medal) receiving its privileges from King Charles IX.
