Historical Objects / Medals

Collection of Tyler Yates

Commemoration of Erik Josias Sparre

Engraver:
Lea Ahlborn
Year:
1883
Country:
Sweden
Diameter:
60 mm
Obverse:
Head of Erik Josias Sparre
GREFVE ERIK JOSIAS SPARRE LANDSHÖFDING I ELFSBORGS LÄN.
LEA AHLBORN
Reverse:
A man is sowing seeds. In the background is a man plowing behind oxen.
FÖR SAMTID OCH EFTERKOMMANDE
AKTNINGSGÄRD AF ELFSBORGS LÄNS K. HUSHALLNINGSSÄLLSKAPS MEDLEMMAR 1883.
L. A.
References:
Olsen p.279

Erik Josias Sparre (1816-1886) was the governor of Älvsborg County and well-respected for his leadership.