Carolus [Carl] Linnaeus (1707-1778), The 24 Classes of Plants

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Carolus [Carl] Linnaeus (1707-1778), The 24 Classes of Plants, English-made white metal medal, pre-1835 (48.5mm.), unsigned. His bust in centre medallion, named plants radiate around. Rev. THE 24 CLASSES OF…
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Carolus [Carl] Linnaeus (1707-1778), The 24 Classes of Plants, English-made white metal medal, pre-1835 (48.5mm.), unsigned. His bust in centre medallion, named plants radiate around. Rev. THE 24 CLASSES OF PLANTS BY LINNÆUS, in centre medallion, further named plants radiate around.

As struck and brilliant.

The medal, also known though rarely seen in copper, was said to have been struck for the Swedish Consulate in Birmingham.

Specification

Period 1707 - 1778
Date 1835
Coin Group

British

Medallion Group

Commemorative Medals

Medallion Category

Great Britain

Metal

White Metal

Size (mm)

48

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