Historical Objects / Medals

Collection of Tyler Yates

Carl Fredrik Scheffer

Engraver:
G. Ljungberger
Year:
After 1774
Country:
Sweden
Diameter:
34 mm
Obverse:
Bust of Carl Fredrik Scheffer facing right.
GR. CARL FR. SCHEFFER SV. R. RÅD.
Reverse:
Blank
References:
Hildebrand 1

Carl Fredrik Scheffer (28 April 1715, Nyköping - 27 August 1786, Trolleholm Castle) was a Swedish count, diplomat, privy counsellor, politician and writer.

This medal is a cliché: a uniface impression made from engraved dies.