Historical Objects / Medals

Collection of Tyler Yates

Founding of Swedish Academy

Engraver:
Carl Gustaf Fehrman
Year:
1786
Country:
Sweden
Diameter:
33.5 mm
Obverse:
Bust of King Gustav III facing right.
GUSTAF III. BESKYDDARE.
Reverse:
A wreath enclosing the inscription.
SNILLE OCH SMAK.
SVENSKA ACADEMIEN INSTIKTAD D. 20 MARS 1786.
References:
Hildebrand #110

The Swedish Academy was founded by King Gustav III in 1786. It is one of the Royal Academies: independent organisations, founded on Royal command, that act to promote the arts, culture, and science in Sweden.