Death of Louise of the Netherlands

Engraver:

Lea Ahlborn

Year:

1871

Country:

Sweden

Diameter:

45.5 mm

Obverse:

Bust of Queen Louise, wearing a pearl necklace and jewels, facing left.

LOVISA DROTTNING AF SVERIGE OCH NORGE.

LEA AHLBORN F.

Reverse:

Winged angel facing right holding a fern and ouroboros.

FÖLJD AF KÄRLEK TACKSAMHET OCH SAKNAD

DEN 30 MARS 1871.

References:

Olsen p.195

Louise of the Netherlands (5 August 1828 – 30 March 1871) was the Queen of Sweden and Norway as spouse of King Charles XV of Sweden and IV of Norway.

Historical Objects / Medals