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Medal commemorating the escape of Charles XII from Stralsund, 1715

Medal commemorating the escape of Charles XII from Stralsund, 1715. Obverse: Head of Charles XII, hair tied with a ribbon at the neck. Legend: 'CAROLVS XII D. G. REX SVECIAE'. Reverse: A galley, sail set on fore and main masts and the three crown flag of Sweden on the mizzen, behind, a lighthouse and city, clouds above. Legend: 'PER VARIOS CASVS PER TOT DISCRIMINA REGNIS'. Incuse: 'UDSTAEDT. 26 DEC'.
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Object Details

ID: MEC0456
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Places: Sweden
Date made: 1715
People: King Charles XII of Sweden
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 44 mm