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GUSTAVUS DG SV ECORUM REX; Bust
left; Initials J R under breast. Rx: A DEO ET
CHRISTINA; Queen Christina crowning seated
Karl Gustav with glowing name of Jehovah. VF, rim
nick. Scarce
$400
This medal is very similar to the 1654 Coronation
medal by Erich Parise, a medalist in Sweden from
about 1630-1655. It is probable that they worked
together during this time. Charles X’s reign was
relatively short and coins with his portrait are only
infrequently encountered and not usually really
nice. Medals with his portrait are also not common.
(William J. Goetz, Numismatist)
Switzerland Shooting Festival Medals
519.
Geneva
. 1887. R-628b, Silver, 45mm. Obv:
Helmeted soldier with Rifle and cannon; town
behind. Rx: Eagle with shield and key. Very attrac-
tive design and toning. MS63, NGC.
$200
520.
1896. R-691b, Silver, 47mm. Obv: Liberty shoot-
ing bow. Rx: Eagle with shield and key. Carbon
steel toning and proof-like surfaces. 966 examples.
MS65, NGC
$300
521.
St. Gallen
. 1925. R-1199a, Silver, 30mm. Obv: Man
shooting rifle. Rx: Fasces. Interesting jeweled edge.
Rare. MS62, NGC
$150
522.
St. Gallen-Gossau
. 1910. R-1183a, Silver, 27mm.
Obv: Participant bust right. Rx: Bear with shield
and Fasces. 1,450 examples. MS64, NGC
$100
523.
Zurich
. 1859. R-1724d. White Metal. 41mm. Obv:
Man with archery quiver standing with child. Rx:
Impressive scene of the town center. (mislabeled as
R-1924d). Scarce. AU55, NGC
$150