Historical Objects / Medals

Collection of Tyler Yates

25 Years of Regency of Oscar II

Engraver:
Adolf Lindberg
Year:
1897
Country:
Sweden
Diameter:
58 mm
Obverse:
Bust of Oscar II facing left.
OSCAR·II·SUEC·NORVEG·GOTH·VAND:QUE·REX
ANNO·MDCCCXCVII
A·LINDBERG
Reverse:
A coat of arms with two sections: the top has a Saint George's cross, the bottom has the Swedish lion resting its right paw on a Saint George's cross. A helmet rests on the top of the coat of arms. Two knights with spears are holding the coat of arms.
PROSPERITAS·SODALITATIS MAGISTRO·REGENTI·DEBITA
VERITAS·PERSUADET
AMPLISSIMO·PROTECTORI·AC·MAGISTRO PER·ANNOS·XXV REGENTI
GRATISSIMI·FRATRES·LIB·MURAT·PROV·IX
Månadsblad p. 26

This medal was made to commemorate the 25th year of King Oscar II's reign.