John Ericsson

Engraver:

Sporrong & Co.

Year:

1889

Country:

Sweden

Diameter:

45 mm

Obverse:

Bust of John Ericsson facing left. Above the bust are the coat of arms of Sweden and the United States.

JOHN ERICSSON ARBETE O. SNILLE

* 1803 † 1889

Reverse:

A factory building on a hill by a river.

HALDA FICKURFABRIK SVÄNGSTA

GRUNDLAGD ÅR 1887

H. RYDÉN

References:

Numismatiska meddelanden, Volume 17, Part 1

John Ericsson (born Johan) (July 31, 1803 – March 8, 1889) was a Swedish-American inventor.

Historical Objects / Medals