Silver Anniversary of Oscar II and Sofia of Nassau

Engraver:

Lea Ahlborn

Year:

1882

Country:

Sweden

Diameter:

70 mm

Obverse:

Bust of Oscar II and Sofia facing right. Sofia is wearing a diadem.

OSCAR II SVERIGES OCH NORGES KONUNG · SOPHIA SVERIGES OCH NORGES DROTTNING

* 1857 - 1882 *

LEA AHLBORN

Reverse:

A large ship sails out from a harbor. The entrance of the harbor is flanked by two large columns. A shining star is in the sky.

MED LJUS FRÄN HÖJDEN GÅR FÄRDEN TRYGG.

References:

Olsen p. 270-271

This medal was made to commemorate the silver wedding anniversary of Oscar II and Sofia of Nassau.

Historical Objects / Medals