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Medal commemorating Carl Wilhelm Scheele

Wikman, I J (artist)

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Silver medal commemorating Carl Wilhelm Scheele, in box. by I G Wikman, [1789]. 36mm diameter. Milled edge patterns. Obverse: head relief profile to right; legend, Carolus Wilh Scheele Chemicus. signed I.G.Wikman. Reverse: labotratory bench, chemical apparatus, pestle and mortar, light streaming like sunburst around large jar; legend, Ingenio Stat Sine Morte Decus; base legend, Socio Praematura Morte Erepto R. AC. SC. ST. [Royal Academy of Sciences Stockholm?]. Box: 46mm diameter, top has label adhered with crown and C. J. Begeer Hofleuerancier Utrecht a Gravenhage.

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  • Title: Medal commemorating Carl Wilhelm Scheele
  • Creator: Wikman, I J (artist)
  • Date Created: 1789
  • Location: Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden
  • Physical Dimensions: diameter 36 mm, thickness 1 mm, weight 18 g
  • Type: commemorative medal
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